UO time

amj1053 · December 2014

Because I've been up since 4 a.m....

amj1053 · December 2014

I think infomercials are interesting.

Not that great of a UO but that's all got right now.

amj1053 · December 2014

People with no kids should not be allowed to give parenting advice.

Someone on my Facebook posted a pic of their baby waking up in the crib and another woman that has grown kids commented on how fast time fly's by so the new parents need to get extra snuggles by cosleeping. A woman with no kids comments that bed time is just for mommy and daddy, no kids allowed.

We don't cosleep bc DH moves around too much but it still just rubbed me the wrong way.

summerfunxo · December 2014

I am disliking Christmas this year. The pressure of present buying is getting to me, as is the thought of having DS around that many people who want to hold him. I'm the biggest scrooge ever.

amj1053 · December 2014

summerfunxo said:
I am disliking Christmas this year. The pressure of present buying is getting to me, as is the thought of having DS around that many people who want to hold him. I'm the biggest scrooge ever.

I'm being a scrooge this year, too. I'm not looking forward to the get togethers; DD is going to be so grouchy since her bedtime is around 7 and if we aren't home she starts fussing around 630. I'll get to listen tto everyone tell me that is hungry or doesn't feel good. Um, no, she just doesn't want to be passed around by everyone!

I'm taking my carrier and plan on wearing her this time.

elektragreen · December 2014

I don't like funerals. They are pointlessly expensive, they have nothing to do with the deceased, and it brings out the worst in people (in my experience). Can't we just have a dinner or a bbq and celebrate the life of the person who died? Food is very comforting.

Funerals are for the living, not the dead. Why do we have to go to church, surround ourselves with overpriced flowers that die the next day, listen to sad songs, listen to a person that always starts his eulogy "I didn't actually know this person", and use an entire box of Kleenex crying?

I just don't get the point. The averaged cost of a funeral is $7,000-$10,000. For 1/7 of that cost we could throw a hell of a dinner.

Sorry, I'll step off my soapbox.

poofwok · December 2014

I don't like cheesecake.

.... There I said it.

amj1053 · December 2014

christel811 said:

amj1053 said:

I think infomercials are interesting.

Not that great of a UO but that's all got right now.

FFTC: I love watching infomercials. I never buy anything.

I don't either but I sure want to!

elektragreen · December 2014

@ChrisseB‌ thank you for thinking of me. This year has been horrible. I can't wait for 2015.

becominggold · December 2014

@elektragreen‌ yes, yes, yes. DH and I went through all those feelings when FIL died last year. Thinking of you !

jamjoyful · December 2014

Justine2502 said:
I don't like cheesecake.

.... There I said it.

GTFO.

poofwok · December 2014

Joy1192 said:

Justine2502 said:
I don't like cheesecake.

.... There I said it.
GTFO.

jamjoyful · December 2014

Justine2502 said:

Joy1192 said:

Justine2502 said:
I don't like cheesecake.

.... There I said it.
GTFO.

Don't even pretend like you don't know they ate that cheesecake off the floor.

jamjoyful · December 2014

I think stocking stuffers should be small, silly trinkets that fit in the stockings. Not smaller gifts that are wrapped and placed near the stocking.

poofwok · December 2014

YoginiKiki said:
It bothers me when people complain about businesses being open on Christmas. 1. Not everyone is Christian (in fact, most are not) 2. Those who are not Christian but work on Christmas probably appreciate the overtime.

It just seems really ignorant to me.

Agreed.

I'm Christian and it bothers me that most businesses are CLOSED.

jenniferurs · December 2014

I don't care whether I see my child's "firsts." If she does something once, she'll do it again at some point, and I'll enjoy it equally whether it was technically the first time it happened or not. My child must have smiled a gazillion times by now and it still exhilarates me as much as it did the first time she did it. What excites me about these milestones is the fact that the little one is growing and maturing and that's true whether I'm the first one to witness the milestone or the second.

kareik01 · December 2014

Justine2502 said:

It bothers me when people complain about businesses being open on Christmas. 1. Not everyone is Christian (in fact, most are not) 2. Those who are not Christian but work on Christmas probably appreciate the overtime.

It just seems really ignorant to me.

Agreed. I'm Christian and it bothers me that most businesses are CLOSED.

I don't agree or disagree really...just want to throw out there that I wish the people who are Christian and would rather be with their families that day could have that choice.

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lynds002 · December 2014

Really though, Christmas is based on Christianity, but it's a secular holiday at this point. It's not like atheists don't celebrate Christmas. I have no opinion on whether businesses should be open or closed, but I don't think it really has anything to do with Christianity.

poofwok · December 2014

kareik01 said:

Justine2502 said:

YoginiKiki said:
It bothers me when people complain about businesses being open on Christmas. 1. Not everyone is Christian (in fact, most are not) 2. Those who are not Christian but work on Christmas probably appreciate the overtime.

It just seems really ignorant to me.

Agreed.

I'm Christian and it bothers me that most businesses are CLOSED.

I don't agree or disagree really...just want to throw out there that I wish the people who are Christian and would rather be with their families that day could have that choice.

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I totally understand that.

I'm a nurse and I'm always required to work either Christmas or new year's. My family and I have always worked around that and it's been just fine. I don't feel like I miss out.

jamjoyful · December 2014

I was just going to say something similar @lynds002‌. I don't think it is about whether you are Christian or not. I think it is more about missing the time to be together as a family. I have had to work holidays and it was disappointing to miss time with the family I see once a year on Christmas. At the same time, I was told that's what would happen when I took the job.

kimberlybethh · December 2014

I hate the holidays. Since I have been married it has been incredibly stressful figuring out who we are going to see when since both of our families live out of town. No matter what we decide, no one is every happy. Once we had kids, it was important to me that they wake up in their own house on Christmas morning. Selfishly, I don't want to share that special time with anyone else. Our families and DH don't understand/agree with this so it has been a constant battle. I want it to be January already!!

IceHide61313 · December 2014

I remember a lot about what you all post. Probably close to the point of being a total internet creep, but I play dumb most of the time so my memory won't freak you out.

Fwiw, I have shit for memory unless my mind deems it fun/cool/fascinating.

IceHide61313 · December 2014

@YoginiKiki‌ I remember your kid liked Mmmm mmm mmm mmm by crash test dummies

lynds002 · December 2014

IceHide61313 said:
I remember a lot about what you all post. Probably close to the point of being a total internet creep, but I play dumb most of the time so my memory won't freak you out.

Fwiw, I have shit for memory unless my mind deems it fun/cool/fascinating.

I have been really excited for your uo because you promised a good one. Sorry, but this is kind of lame. :P

IceHide61313 · December 2014

lynds002 said:

IceHide61313 said:
I remember a lot about what you all post. Probably close to the point of being a total internet creep, but I play dumb most of the time so my memory won't freak you out.

Fwiw, I have shit for memory unless my mind deems it fun/cool/fascinating.
I have been really excited for your uo because you promised a good one. Sorry, but this is kind of lame. :P

I did have a better one but guess what?!

LucyLorrai · December 2014

summerfunxo said:

I am disliking Christmas this year. The pressure of present buying is getting to me, as is the thought of having DS around that many people who want to hold him. I'm the biggest scrooge ever

amj1053 said:

I am disliking Christmas this year. The pressure of present buying is getting to me, as is the thought of having DS around that many people who want to hold him. I'm the biggest scrooge ever.
I'm being a scrooge this year, too. I'm not looking forward to the get togethers; DD is going to be so grouchy since her bedtime is around 7 and if we aren't home she starts fussing around 630. I'll get to listen tto everyone tell me that is hungry or doesn't feel good. Um, no, she just doesn't want to be passed around by everyone! I'm taking my carrier and plan on wearing her this time.

The advice from my MIL who has seen DS three times about what he needs or wants drives me insane. I have an off limits at 6pm policy (which drives her insane so I guess were even) because otherwise he won't go to bed until 10 pm.

IceHide61313 · December 2014

I don't get how my grandma believes wholeheartedly, without a doubt that the Bible is real and true. I believe in it, sure, but I'm also realistic and know there is a chance it could be made up stories.

She thinks "Heaven is For Real" was written to make money. I said the same could be said about the Bible. "No, no, no, no" she says....

caybeh · December 2014

Well, I guess I give the creeps. We made a cake last year and sang "Happy birthday to Jesus." DS loves birthdays and so doing that was a good way to explain to him what Christmas is to us. I know Jesus wasn't born on Dec 25 but to me it is still important to celebrate that he was born. I plan on doing it again this year.

I guess that is my UO.

lynds002 · December 2014

My in-laws bake a cake for Jesus on Christmas.

kareik01 · December 2014

My UO: I can't wait for the teething process to start. I don't really know why...just to find out if it's really as bad as it's said to be? I do look forward to the silly toothy grins

I EBF so I know I'll regret that comment when it actually happens.

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SoSayWeAll · December 2014

This is one of these things that sounds better in my head than it does in words, but I will try.

I feel like with Kellymom and other BF websites we are told to feed baby on demand from the breast no matter what and that they are going to get what they need and not overeat and everything will be sunshine and roses. However, this recommendation changes with bottles(no more than 4 oz at a time, 20-32 oz a day) and I find this difficult. I just get this vibe from these websites that I am inferior for not feeding my baby on the breast 100% of the time, and maybe I shouldn't feel that way. I would actually love it if I could. I realize how different bottle feeding is than breast, but it's hard when DC tells me DS needs more oz. It really gets to you right in the heart when you think your baby could be going hungry.

SoSayWeAll · December 2014

And I like the Duggars.

SoSayWeAll · December 2014

@loislayn Mine doesn't seem to understand not giving a full bottle either. I was sending smaller bottles and said "Just take an oz from another bottle if he still seems hungry after the bottle", but they would never do it.

mfsunshine222 · December 2014

natalien1181 said:

I don't like cheesecake. .... There I said it.
I don't either. Bu I love cheesecake flavored food. Same with banana. How weird is that. Love cherries, but hate cherry flavored food

I'll do a UO in the name of my husband: He doesn't like CHEESE!!!! But he likes Cheesecake; he actually asked me the last time he was eating it, "is Cheesecake really made with cheese?"
:-O

Eena1242 · December 2014

@SoSayWeAll‌, I think you read my mind sometimes. It is extremely hard knowing what to do with all the information that's out there. I almost can't wait for BFing time to be over just because the bottles make it so stressful. At least I know I'm not alone in my struggles because, ya know, misery loves company.

@IceHide61313‌, I have a creepy good memory too. I've had to stifle it sometimes so people don't think I stalk them. The worst is when someone you've met before introduces themselves to you, and you're like, "Oh yeah we've met. Remember? You were wearing the plaid blue shirt and polkadotted tie. And your shoe was untied..." And then they run away.

becominggold · December 2014

@SoSayWeAll‌ yes. All that.

SoSayWeAll · December 2014

missmimsyy said:

@SoSayWeAll‌ I get what you're saying. I guess I'm just frightened of DC in general since I haven't had to use yet. Something just feels off for me- you saying they don't understand the idea of just adding an ounce from the other bottle is baffling.

Well, I think it's really more of an inconvenience than them not understanding. I'm not saying that's right, but I can't really say that I've pushed the issue, just mentioned doing it once or twice. I think the problem stems from the fact that I am forced to premake all the bottles(from what I understand required by law or other regulation). If I could just send a day's supply and have them fill bottles as needed I think that would work out so much better. DH has watched DS when he had a few days off and has confirmed that he feeds him about the same as DC does. I am actually very happy with my daycare center and think they are doing a great job; it's just that figuring out the best way to bottle feed him(a comfort nurser) is difficult. I was very wary of DC myself when I was looking, but my other choice is to have someone I do not know watch DS without any supervision/inspection/regulation. I would love to be a SAHM or have a close relative watch DS, but unfortunately those aren't choices for me

amj1053 · December 2014

loislayn said:
I don't think wonder weeks, leaps, etc are a thing. Babies are finnicky assholes. Every day is a crapshoot.

Yes! I bought the stupid wonder weeks app and I regret it! It has not matched up with DD's behavior at all. I told DH a while back that I'm just going to quit reading all of the parenting books and do what I think needs to be done.

kareik01 · December 2014

amj1053 said:

I don't think wonder weeks, leaps, etc are a thing. Babies are finnicky assholes. Every day is a crapshoot.
Yes! I bought the stupid wonder weeks app and I regret it! It has not matched up with DD's behavior at all. I told DH a while back that I'm just going to quit reading all of the parenting books and do what I think needs to be done.

THIS! DHs aunt gave me a gigantic book about raising your child from birth-5 years old. I returned it the next day. I don't believe in reading how to raise your child. Every child is different and, while the basics will be the same, you just have to figure out what is right for you.

cdseno · December 2014

loislayn said:

I don't think wonder weeks, leaps, etc are a thing. Babies are finnicky assholes. Every day is a crapshoot.

Hell yes! I read all the threads about other LOs sleeping and transitioning from one sleep place/sack to the next and I am baffled by it all. My kid "naps" in the swing or RNP or crib depending on what his mood is for the day. The same goes for bedtime. Sometimes he is in a sleep sack sometimes not. Most night he is in bed next to me with my boob in his mouth for the majority of the night just so I can sleep. Today he doesn't want to be held, put down, lay on his back, lay on his stomach, play, or sleep. I'm pretty sure it isn't because he is 20 weeks though. He is just an asshole. I love him, but he sucks.

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