UO Thursdays

Maelara · June 2014

These have been boring lately

lets spice it up!

Maelara · June 2014

I hate socks. Even in the winter. Whoa! Can you feel the spice!

uncharted01 · June 2014

Maelara said:

I hate socks. Even in the winter. Whoa! Can you feel the spice!

Whoa whoa whoa! Watch yourself there! You might really piss off some people with that UO!

P.S. Socks suck.

jess123456 · June 2014

I can't stand when people use Facebook to boast about how much they love their husband or significant other. He's probably sitting right next to you when you type so just tell him in person. Lol. I love my husband too but no one really gives a crap I'm sure

ccam · June 2014

jess123456 said:

I can't stand when people use Facebook to boast about how much they love their husband or significant other. He's probably sitting right next to you when you type so just tell him in person. Lol. I love my husband too but no one really gives a crap I'm sure

I totally agree! My cousin's wife posts these long, mushy things about her husband on instagram. I know for a fact he's not on instagram or social media, for that matter. So why write them?? GO TELL HIM! Oh and the whole bragging about working out posts, can't stand those either. It's just begging for a pat on the back.

missnacholover · June 2014

My UO...

I don't want any hand-me-downs for the baby. I know that's stupid and snotty and not financially responsible but I want new and clean shit. People have offered me stuff and I feel like a jerk for not taking it, but I want to pick out what I want.

ETA: Kid #2 will, however, be using Kid #1 shit.

brichar31 · June 2014

I hate drinking water. I seriously have to remind and force myself to drink it.

@jess123456 I agree and I've complained about that so many times! Especially when people live together, why not just tell them how you feel IRL? Not on social media...oh because you just want attention. Right.

@missnacholover I'm getting second hand shorts for DS at lunch because he needs more for the summer LOL!! He ruins clothes so fast I like having "play" clothes on hand.

missnacholover · June 2014

brichar31 said:

I hate drinking water. I seriously have to remind and force myself to drink it.

@jess123456 I agree and I've complained about that so many times! Especially when people live together, why not just tell them how you feel IRL? Not on social media...oh because you just want attention. Right.

@missnacholover I'm getting second hand shorts for DS at lunch because he needs more for the summer LOL!! He ruins clothes so fast I like having "play" clothes on hand.

Oh, I'm cool with clothes. I'm talking about things like swings, PNPs, stuff like that!

brichar31 · June 2014

missnacholover said:

brichar31 said:

I hate drinking water. I seriously have to remind and force myself to drink it.

@jess123456 I agree and I've complained about that so many times! Especially when people live together, why not just tell them how you feel IRL? Not on social media...oh because you just want attention. Right.

@missnacholover I'm getting second hand shorts for DS at lunch because he needs more for the summer LOL!! He ruins clothes so fast I like having "play" clothes on hand.

Oh, I'm cool with clothes. I'm talking about things like swings, PNPs, stuff like that!

Ahhh I totally understand that! DH's sister offloaded a bunch of her baby stuff on us but her kid was 6 years old when I was pregnant with DS so all of it had been in storage for years. I felt bad saying no but took it then ended up buying new things after he was born!

SarahHeck · June 2014

I like AW posts! I actually expected this board to be more AW posts! I like AW posts from any and everybody and I will be happy for anybody telling me the sex of their child, FB announcements, test results whether I see their screen name again or not I will give them all the love it's they want, because by golly I'm happy too and I'm happy there are so many healthy babies out there period whether I know their mamas or not! I don't really feel the need to invest in everybody's life completely although I do enjoy and love seeing cute pictures of all your other darling children. I mean @Maelara‌, your daughter! Come on! She is beautiful! And I do think some people are missing out by not investing a little more time, but that's their problem not mine! Also, I don't mind repeat threads or subjects unless they are talking about how people don't like repeat threads or subjects (and even then, I think that is kinda ironically funny) and I don't give a crap if someone asks the same question that has been asked a billion times (I just may not answer it more than once.) oh and I could care less about people changing their stupid avatars. The end!

missnacholover · June 2014

YES.

I have a friend who posts at least 4 pics/day of her baby. It's so obnoxious. Another friend and I joke about it - "only 2 pics today, must've been a SLOW day!". I see no need to narrate your child's life.

I am going to be anal about pics I post of the baby. I've thought about not posting at all, but I think that I'll want to share some (not 10/day) with long distance friends and other people I keep in touch with via FB.

ETA: Quote fail. This is in response to @NinerGirl52

SarahHeck · June 2014

missnacholover said:
My UO...

I don't want any hand-me-downs for the baby. I know that's stupid and snotty and not financially responsible but I want new and clean shit. People have offered me stuff and I feel like a jerk for not taking it, but I want to pick out what I want.

ETA: Kid #2 will, however, be using Kid #1 shit.

I firmly believe as long as target exists their is no need for hand me downs!

AnnieRoo13 · June 2014

missnacholover said:

YES.

I have a friend who posts at least 4 pics/day of her baby. It's so obnoxious. Another friend and I joke about it - "only 2 pics today, must've been a SLOW day!". I see no need to narrate your child's life.

I am going to be anal about pics I post of the baby. I've thought about not posting at all, but I think that I'll want to share some (not 10/day) with long distance friends and other people I keep in touch with via FB.

ETA: Quote fail. This is in response to @NinerGirl52

DH and I talked about this on the weekend actually. I think pictures are nice for the friends and family that don't live close enough to see your children often, but I think it's good to be a bit choosy about which pictures you post. DH works in corrections and he's well aware of the dangers out there. He's okay with me posting a few pictures, but we agreed that it won't be everyday! Also I think I'll have to rein in MIL on the video posts. She posts pictures and videos of her granddaughters on a daily basis. I'm also going to weed out my FB friends before LO gets here.

My UO that is related to this topic- people posting naked pictures of their children. I don't like it and I don't think it's appropriate. I don't mean babies so much, but 2+ is a bit much. These pictures are on the internet and despite privacy settings they're often easy for creeps to find. Not cool.

Curlyfries851 · June 2014

jess123456 said:
I can't stand when people use Facebook to boast about how much they love their husband or significant other. He's probably sitting right next to you when you type so just tell him in person. Lol. I love my husband too but no one really gives a crap I'm sure

Or furthermore: people who use FB to advertise what a perfect family they are. As much as I love my stepbrother and his wife, their FB accounts make me want to barf...and worse? Reading all the comments from family about how amazing their family is...ESPECIALLY when I have to hear about the crap behind the scenes from them that is so not amazing lol.
Call me jealous? I dunno...I am going to be a FTM and I don't want the pressure of measuring up to their perfect family image, especially when it's total BS, and I consider myself a very "keeping it real" kinda person....
K, so who is a therapist here? LOL

Maelara · June 2014

SarahHeck said:

I like AW posts! I actually expected this board to be more AW posts! I like AW posts from any and everybody and I will be happy for anybody telling me the sex of their child, FB announcements, test results whether I see their screen name again or not I will give them all the love it's they want, because by golly I'm happy too and I'm happy there are so many healthy babies out there period whether I know their mamas or not! I don't really feel the need to invest in everybody's life completely although I do enjoy and love seeing cute pictures of all your other darling children. I mean @Maelara‌, your daughter! Come on! She is beautiful! And I do think some people are missing out by not investing a little more time, but that's their problem not mine! Also, I don't mind repeat threads or subjects unless they are talking about how people don't like repeat threads or subjects (and even then, I think that is kinda ironically funny) and I don't give a crap if someone asks the same question that has been asked a billion times (I just may not answer it more than once.) oh and I could care less about people changing their stupid avatars. The end!

Thank you.

However, I feel like you're using my daughter to manipulate me into not responding to you, as I'm sure you saw my response on the Monday Bitchfest to that Alex girl.

We just had a terrible loss on our board, and out of respect for that girl, I'm going to stay quiet. Please don't use my daughter to make your point again. She is innocent in this.

missnacholover · June 2014

Curlyfries851 said:

I can't stand when people use Facebook to boast about how much they love their husband or significant other. He's probably sitting right next to you when you type so just tell him in person. Lol. I love my husband too but no one really gives a crap I'm sure
Or furthermore: people who use FB to advertise what a perfect family they are. As much as I love my stepbrother and his wife, their FB accounts make me want to barf...and worse? Reading all the comments from family about how amazing their family is...ESPECIALLY when I have to hear about the crap behind the scenes from them that is so not amazing lol. Call me jealous? I dunno...I am going to be a FTM and I don't want the pressure of measuring up to their perfect family image, especially when it's total BS, and I consider myself a very "keeping it real" kinda person.... K, so who is a therapist here? LOL

I've found that people who brag/advertise how perfect their lives are on FB are the ones who's lives are the most fucked up.

lisaren · June 2014

missnacholover said:

Curlyfries851 said:

jess123456 said:
I can't stand when people use Facebook to boast about how much they love their husband or significant other. He's probably sitting right next to you when you type so just tell him in person. Lol. I love my husband too but no one really gives a crap I'm sure
Or furthermore: people who use FB to advertise what a perfect family they are. As much as I love my stepbrother and his wife, their FB accounts make me want to barf...and worse? Reading all the comments from family about how amazing their family is...ESPECIALLY when I have to hear about the crap behind the scenes from them that is so not amazing lol.
Call me jealous? I dunno...I am going to be a FTM and I don't want the pressure of measuring up to their perfect family image, especially when it's total BS, and I consider myself a very "keeping it real" kinda person....
K, so who is a therapist here? LOL

I've found that people who brag/advertise how perfect their lives are on FB are the ones who's lives are the most fucked up.

-/----------

I agree! I'm screaming yes yes yes!!

Maelara · June 2014

FhSTAR81 said:

Maelara said:

SarahHeck said:

I like AW posts! I actually expected this board to be more AW posts! I like AW posts from any and everybody and I will be happy for anybody telling me the sex of their child, FB announcements, test results whether I see their screen name again or not I will give them all the love it's they want, because by golly I'm happy too and I'm happy there are so many healthy babies out there period whether I know their mamas or not! I don't really feel the need to invest in everybody's life completely although I do enjoy and love seeing cute pictures of all your other darling children. I mean @Maelara‌, your daughter! Come on! She is beautiful! And I do think some people are missing out by not investing a little more time, but that's their problem not mine! Also, I don't mind repeat threads or subjects unless they are talking about how people don't like repeat threads or subjects (and even then, I think that is kinda ironically funny) and I don't give a crap if someone asks the same question that has been asked a billion times (I just may not answer it more than once.) oh and I could care less about people changing their stupid avatars. The end!

Thank you.

However, I feel like you're using my daughter to manipulate me into not responding to you, as I'm sure you saw my response on the Monday Bitchfest to that Alex girl.

We just had a terrible loss on our board, and out of respect for that girl, I'm going to stay quiet. Please don't use my daughter to make your point again. She is innocent in this.

Did I miss new drama?

Alexgenie did a GBCB in the Monday Bitchfest. I then flamed her ass.

ktibbits1 · June 2014

jess123456 said:
I can't stand when people use Facebook to boast about how much they love their husband or significant other. He's probably sitting right next to you when you type so just tell him in person. Lol. I love my husband too but no one really gives a crap I'm sure

So with you on this!! My BFF does this all the time and it's so annoying. Like, who are you really wanting to see this? Plus they've been together 4 months so I find it really immature.

Maelara · June 2014

Becks517 said:

This might be pretty unpopular but hey, that's what this is for. Sticking with the Facebook theme, I can't stand when people are constantly posting bible verses or statuses about how blessed they are and how close they are with god. I'm a religious person too, but I don't need to share it with everyone all the time.

I'm not religious, so these probably annoy me for a whole other reason but it gets ridiculous. It doesn't bother me when people talk about their religion, at all, to each their own; however, when it's rubbed in my face I have an issue with it.

mockingjay1 · June 2014

Not sure how unpopular this is, but judging by facebook pictures maybe it is unpopular... I hate when people don't have their children strapped in their carseat correctly. Do you really not do research on where the straps and clips should be and how tight it should be? We're talking about your child's safety, it's kind of a big deal!

missnacholover · June 2014

Maelara said:

Becks517 said:

This might be pretty unpopular but hey, that's what this is for. Sticking with the Facebook theme, I can't stand when people are constantly posting bible verses or statuses about how blessed they are and how close they are with god. I'm a religious person too, but I don't need to share it with everyone all the time.

I'm not religious, so these probably annoy me for a whole other reason but it gets ridiculous. It doesn't bother me when people talk about their religion, at all, to each their own; however, when it's rubbed in my face I have an issue with it.

This. But replace religion with politics.

JamieK1882 · June 2014

AnnieRoo13 said:

missnacholover said:

YES.

I have a friend who posts at least 4 pics/day of her baby. It's so obnoxious. Another friend and I joke about it - "only 2 pics today, must've been a SLOW day!". I see no need to narrate your child's life.

I am going to be anal about pics I post of the baby. I've thought about not posting at all, but I think that I'll want to share some (not 10/day) with long distance friends and other people I keep in touch with via FB.

ETA: Quote fail. This is in response to @NinerGirl52

DH and I talked about this on the weekend actually. I think pictures are nice for the friends and family that don't live close enough to see your children often, but I think it's good to be a bit choosy about which pictures you post. DH works in corrections and he's well aware of the dangers out there. He's okay with me posting a few pictures, but we agreed that it won't be everyday! Also I think I'll have to rein in MIL on the video posts. She posts pictures and videos of her granddaughters on a daily basis. I'm also going to weed out my FB friends before LO gets here.

My UO that is related to this topic- people posting naked pictures of their children. I don't like it and I don't think it's appropriate. I don't mean babies so much, but 2+ is a bit much. These pictures are on the internet and despite privacy settings they're often easy for creeps to find. Not cool.

We just had this discussion, too. I don't think I'll be able to restrain myself from NEVER posting a pic, but I'm thinking we'll do a shutterfly website or something like that and give the password to family/friends who want to look at a million pics of my kid. Plus that way I'll have everything stored as well.

mockingjay1 · June 2014

Becks517 said:

This might be pretty unpopular but hey, that's what this is for. Sticking with the Facebook theme, I can't stand when people are constantly posting bible verses or statuses about how blessed they are and how close they are with god. I'm a religious person too, but I don't need to share it with everyone all the time.

My SIL does this. I don't mind it occasionally (especially when someone is going through a hard time (ie a loss of some sort), but when it's frequently I get a little annoyed.

mamatohne · June 2014

I have been interviewing people for my maternity leave replacement for weeks now. The first thing I do when I get back to my office is look them up on fb.
Edit: this would probably be more of a fffc but talking about fb made me post it.

Maelara · June 2014

flutterbuggie said:
What is GBCB? Goodbye callback? Lol that is the one bump term I haven't figured out yet

Good bye cruel bump

venussapphire · June 2014

missnacholover said:

My UO...

I don't want any hand-me-downs for the baby. I know that's stupid and snotty and not financially responsible but I want new and clean shit. People have offered me stuff and I feel like a jerk for not taking it, but I want to pick out what I want.

ETA: Kid #2 will, however, be using Kid #1 shit.

@missnacholover

I was like this too with DD. But then I found this facebook mom site that i got two black garbage bags full of clothes for $60 and most were like new. I rather have had me downs when the kid is an infant because they grow so fast that used clothes still are like new. When they get older and don't grow as fast then I don't mind paying for new ones because they last way longer.

Or this one find was a bag of really good brand clothing like new for super cheap. I would have never bought a 50$ dress for a one year old. but for a buck...ya.

SarahHeck · June 2014

@Maelara‌ Nope! Just trying to give a compliment. After rereading it all all the way through I can see why you might think that. Sorry, I'll take it off of here if it makes you more comfortable.

ETA
I think I just saw the backlash from Monday's bitchfest in other threads (like the N14) and that was more of what I was responding to in my UO. Sorry for opening my big mouth when I haven't read everything. Seriously wasn't trying to poke at you!

lisaren · June 2014

My UO is everyone bitching about Fb!! Hahahaha. It's a freakin social networking site initially aimed for college kids. It's a choice to go there. Don't like it, don't go. Hide the people. Block. Delete. It annoys me, the nonstop aw'ing people do on Fb so I just block those bitches. Or the car seat police or the selfie queens. Or the whiners. Block block block.

lizgrace03 · June 2014

lisaren said:
My UO is everyone bitching about Fb!! Hahahaha. It's a freakin social networking site initially aimed for college kids. It's a choice to go there. Don't like it, don't go. Hide the people. Block. Delete. It annoys me, the nonstop aw'ing people do on Fb so I just block those bitches. Or the car seat police or the selfie queens. Or the whiners. Block block block.

My DH has literally 2/3 of his friends blocked lol

abbyful · June 2014

Parenting "advice" on Facebook is the worst! Like when DS was close to a year, I had snapped a picture of him with his bedtime bottle, that was the only bottle he got at that age was right before bed.
A girl I went to high school with started in on "he's too old for a bottle, time to take that away", "does he have sippy cup? ", etc. she posted several comments about it. Really?! STFU, it's not your kid and I don't want your advice.

mamatohne · June 2014

I just went and read it too!

Dimples0101 · June 2014

To piggyback off @abbyful‌, any parenting advice that isn't requested. If I'm telling you a story about DD, I don't need to hear how I could be doing things better. I know I'm not a perfect mom. I'm just trying to eff up DD as little as possible.

Also, I cannot stand it when people say "Just you wait" about anything. I know things will be different when DD is older or when I have a second. Just because your kid is older than mine or you have more than me doesn't mean you know anything about what my future holds. I don't think any sentence frustrates me more.

Sorry...not sure either of those is considered an UO.

mamatohne · June 2014

@excitedpreggo12‌ This was something that was a topic discussed in my other bmb, will you kiss your baby on the mouth?
Eta I'm just curious and was shocked by the amount of people who said they wouldn't.

Lilwatz · June 2014

AnnieRoo13 said:

missnacholover said:

YES.

I have a friend who posts at least 4 pics/day of her baby. It's so obnoxious. Another friend and I joke about it - "only 2 pics today, must've been a SLOW day!". I see no need to narrate your child's life.

I am going to be anal about pics I post of the baby. I've thought about not posting at all, but I think that I'll want to share some (not 10/day) with long distance friends and other people I keep in touch with via FB.

ETA: Quote fail. This is in response to @NinerGirl52

DH and I talked about this on the weekend actually. I think pictures are nice for the friends and family that don't live close enough to see your children often, but I think it's good to be a bit choosy about which pictures you post. DH works in corrections and he's well aware of the dangers out there. He's okay with me posting a few pictures, but we agreed that it won't be everyday! Also I think I'll have to rein in MIL on the video posts. She posts pictures and videos of her granddaughters on a daily basis. I'm also going to weed out my FB friends before LO gets here.

My UO that is related to this topic- people posting naked pictures of their children. I don't like it and I don't think it's appropriate. I don't mean babies so much, but 2+ is a bit much. These pictures are on the internet and despite privacy settings they're often easy for creeps to find. Not cool.

OMGsh YES to hating the naked pictures. I don't care if it's an infant butt. Not ok for the internet in my opinion. I'm so uncomfortable when I see them.

mander82 · June 2014

I will not kiss my baby on the mouth. I do not want anyone else kissing my baby on the mouth either. Thats what cheeks are for.

Lilwatz · June 2014

My UO is that I don't care one bit if something is labeled as organic or all natural. There are organic things that are bad for you and not organic things that are fine. I also can't stand when people make judgy comments about me eating things with chemicals. All food is made out of chemicals. Just because we don't have common names for some of them does not make them bad.

venussapphire · June 2014

The videos where parents come back from the military after along time and surprise their kids get me everytime. however I think its really unfair to have kids knowing you wil be away most of their childhood.

Ineedmorecoffee · June 2014

I hate Facebook period. I am the only person I know IRL who doesn't have one and I don't want one. People do not need to know what we are doing, or anything going on in our lives unless we are friends who talk in person or on the phone.

MrsDL · June 2014

jess123456 said:

I can't stand when people use Facebook to boast about how much they love their husband or significant other. He's probably sitting right next to you when you type so just tell him in person. Lol. I love my husband too but no one really gives a crap I'm sure

I have a theory (with some of my friends) that the majority of people who do this are miserable or on the verge of divorce. On our anniversary I like to post something like "happy anniversary to a slightly above average husband and half-decent father - I love you more than half the time!" DH and my close friends get a chuckle out of it, I'm sure the friends who constantly post the "AW: I have the sexiest, bestest husband ever in the history of husbands and we're soul mates and BFFs too!" are wondering what is wrong with me as they check FB from their iphone meeting with divorce attorneys. I think the same thing super-mom posts.

lisaren · June 2014

Oh I kiss my babies all over. My Emma Claire grabs my face and kisses me all the time on my lips. The best kisses ever!!!!

Want a personalized experience?

UO Thursdays

Re: UO Thursdays

Choose Another Board

Search Boards