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DorkyMama · December 2014

risscabobs said:

DorkyMama said:

Whoa, I step away for a couple of hours and learn so much about you ladies! Here's another for me:

I find newborn baby portrait photos to be super, super creepy. I've yet to see one that makes me do anything other than cringe.

I'm scared for you...

This is creepy?
That's so cute I want to cry.

That one's not too bad. I wouldn't say that's cute, but I wouldn't say it's creepy.

Example of cute baby photo: https://wallalay.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Cute-Baby-Images-68.jpg

Example of a newborn photo that kinda weirds me out: https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2734/4125776398_606e0ebfe4.jpg

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DorkyMama · December 2014

Salsera29 said:

@DaisyCat11 that is adorable!

@DorkyMama I get what you're saying. Babies posed like babies (ie laying down, swaddled, etc): cute. Babies posed in a position no baby would ever be in naturally: creepy.

Someone who gets me!! Yes. Preciesly.

Also, I'm up for the challenge to any of you who want to show me your future infants' professional photos and see if my mind can be changed. Regardless of how I feel, I'd still snuggle every baby out there.

kelley72 · December 2014

This is my favorite picture of lo... I'm not sure how old he was but no more than two weeks. is it ok?

ToryKate · December 2014

slappiness said:

Diordra said:

I love Blank Space. Like a lot a lot. I get very into singing it while home or alone or driving in my car.

However it isn't even my favorite song on the album. That would be either Wildest Dream or Style depending on the day. 1989 is a really awesome and I want everyone to listen to it.

I can't stand any of her music.

Seeing her angry screaming in that .gif is making me want to just laugh. Like, it doesn't look right.

Why is she shoving him? Is that a thing now? Is shoving a SO while fighting totes kewl? It would probably look a lot different if the gender roles were reversed...

DorkyMama · December 2014

kelley72 said: This is my favorite picture of lo... I'm not sure how old he was but no more than two weeks. is it ok?

That one gets a thumbs up from me. Definitely the opposite of creepy!

pugsandwine · December 2014

I guess this is a confession then, I have spent many hours creeping on newborn photography blogs to look at the precious little squishies.

pugsandwine · December 2014

miaawallace said:

I'm so vain, I am going to need to approve any potential after-birth pictures any of my family take of me once I have potential child.

Oh, ABSOLUTELY.

I will also have my makeup bag with me for any photos. Judge away.

saveourship · December 2014

asoneill said:

I have another one: I recently bought the DVDs for the entire "Scrubs" series. (Possibly flame-worthy that I love that show to begin, and/or enough to buy the DVDs to re-watch it, but it gets worse...)

Now I am that girl walking around quoting Scrubs all day and wondering why no one is laughing at my references to a TV show that has been off the air for 5 years.
I think this, and you, are awesome. MH and I love Scrubs so much, we used Book of Love (the song from JD's last day at Sacred Heart) as our first dance - we were watching the rerun and were both like "Why don't we use that?" So we did.

(Edited for words)

H and I used this song for our first dance as well. I quote Scrubs at work all the time. I don't even care.

whatsit · December 2014

I'm adding to the photo list for my confession.

I find maternity photos strange. Just the woman and her bump, with few clothes or fully dressed... Just is weird to me.

That being said if it's a family picture, with the couple and possibly another child... It doesn't seem as bad to me.

Fallbaby11 · December 2014

sdfonz619 said:

FFFC: I don't wear underwear. I hate panty lines and can't stand the way they feel.

Same here!

DorkyMama · December 2014

Joy2611 said:

frankenboom said:

I still have a hard time finding anything even remotely creepy about adorably posed newborns.

I don't think they're creepy, exactly.... but uncomfortable/unnatural looking? Yes.

Eh, it's just not my thing, I guess.

Yes, I think this is what I was trying to say initially. "Creepy" wasn't the best descriptor... but "uncomfortable" definitely fits how I feel about it.

DorkyMama · December 2014

Joy2611 said:

whatsit said:

I'm adding to the photo list for my confession. I find maternity photos strange. Just the woman and her bump, with few clothes or fully dressed... Just is weird to me. That being said if it's a family picture, with the couple and possibly another child... It doesn't seem as bad to me.

I obviously want some pictures of me pregnant. I think the idea is cool. But, a whole photo session? Yeah, no. I'd want one copy of one photo from that whole session.

I didn't even think wedding photography was all that important. I'm broken, guys. Love me anyway?

I'm the same.

I had a freind photograph our wedding. His wife is a professional photographer... eh, I'd say on-her-way-up to being a professional photographer. They were inexpensive but did a really good job. I honestly just wanted friends/family to take photos and put them in a group Flickr album and call it a day... but my parents and in-laws wanted "real photos".

2BeMrs.GB · December 2014

Joy2611 said:

whatsit said:

I'm adding to the photo list for my confession. I find maternity photos strange. Just the woman and her bump, with few clothes or fully dressed... Just is weird to me. That being said if it's a family picture, with the couple and possibly another child... It doesn't seem as bad to me.

I obviously want some pictures of me pregnant. I think the idea is cool. But, a whole photo session? Yeah, no. I'd want one copy of one photo from that whole session.

I didn't even think wedding photography was all that important. I'm broken, guys. Love me anyway?

Awww, I loved getting maternity pics! I have a couple of just me and then the rest with DH. I love them and have some hanging around the house.

southernpeach89 · December 2014

I confess that I love professional pictures for all special occasions. I agree that some of the pictures may possibly be slightly awkward (just look at awkward family photos pregnancy section and you will see what I'm talking about) but other than that I enjoy them and I think they're beautiful.

Wine&Cupcakes · December 2014

Fallbaby11 said:

sdfonz619 said:

FFFC: I don't wear underwear. I hate panty lines and can't stand the way they feel.

Same here!

Me three!

MrsEmuTavi · December 2014

My FFFC is that I called MH about 30 minutes ago to let him know I was going to stay late-ish at school (I'm a teacher) to grade papers. Instead of grading I have been bumping for about 20 of those 30 minutes. I guess it's time to log off and really grade papers, especially if I want all of my grading done before break on Tuesday.

briannaescplan · December 2014

FFFC2: I told FI that the best part of my day was when I get to take my bra off. He said "....not when you see me?"

I replied. "Nope. Bra off wins. You follow in a close 2nd."

I was being 100% honest.

danascullyx · December 2014

SnakeFisherBub said:

We made hot chocolate the other night with milk and powdered Ghirardelli chocolate. My husband used a shit ton of milk and we kept adding more chocolate but it wasn't turning out right. The instructions said to use some sugar but we didn't have any. So our solution was to add 6 mini Hershey chocolates to it. Yeah that did the trick. It was super chocolate but so awesome!

Wait. This does not compute. You didn't have regular old sugar in your house? Not even a few granules? How do you bake?

DorkyMama · December 2014

kemcc13 said:

SnakeFisherBub said:

We made hot chocolate the other night with milk and powdered Ghirardelli chocolate. My husband used a shit ton of milk and we kept adding more chocolate but it wasn't turning out right. The instructions said to use some sugar but we didn't have any. So our solution was to add 6 mini Hershey chocolates to it. Yeah that did the trick. It was super chocolate but so awesome!

Wait. This does not compute. You didn't have regular old sugar in your house? Not even a few granules? How do you bake?
------mobile quote fail?----- I was wondering the same thing. I have about 5 different types of sugars in my house, so not having any is foreign to me.

Same here. Even in the event I run out of white or raw sugar, I've used maple syrup to make home-made hot chocolate or other baked goods!

Wine&Cupcakes · December 2014

@britterrss13‌ - I hate, abhor, AND loathe Yankee Swaps.

I am NOT spending $20-$25 on something that I actually put some thought into someone enjoying/using while I wind up with some shitastic piece of crap that will clutter my house.

No effing way. I also won't give scratch tickets because if someone wins big I'll be pissed. Flame away.

danascullyx · December 2014

@debthelibrarian Alas, I thought I knew you, Deb. How will we continue our friendship? LMK.

I cannot imagine not baking, but also not having all the basics in my house at all times. Plus I am always being called on to make random cakes and my super awesome frosting. It's just who I am.

acurtin713 · December 2014

briannaescplan said:

FFFC2: I told FI that the best part of my day was when I get to take my bra off. He said "....not when you see me?"

I replied. "Nope. Bra off wins. You follow in a close 2nd."

I was being 100% honest.

Yes! I would tell DH the same thing and be 100% honest too.

DorkyMama · December 2014

kemcc13 said:

@debthelibrarian‌ what are slutty brownies?

Imagine sandwiching Oreos between a chocolate chip cookie and a brownie.

TheSleepingCat · December 2014

debthelibrarian said:

kemcc13 said:

SnakeFisherBub said:

We made hot chocolate the other night with milk and powdered Ghirardelli chocolate. My husband used a shit ton of milk and we kept adding more chocolate but it wasn't turning out right. The instructions said to use some sugar but we didn't have any. So our solution was to add 6 mini Hershey chocolates to it. Yeah that did the trick. It was super chocolate but so awesome!

Wait. This does not compute. You didn't have regular old sugar in your house? Not even a few granules? How do you bake?
------mobile quote fail?----- I was wondering the same thing. I have about 5 different types of sugars in my house, so not having any is foreign to me.

I don't have flour and I think I have a little container of sugar my parents sent over when my grandpa was staying with me for a couple days a few years ago.

I just don't bake. Easier not to binge that way.

I am super obsessed with baking. I taught myself cake decorating when I was a teen and sold decadent pastries for many years. I have made just about everything and love every fucking second of it. It's like going to therapy. But I barely have sugar in my house for a similar reason. DH doesn't like sweets. And I sure as hell am not baking more than one serving of anything- I have no one to pawn them off to! Luckily Sally's one giant cookie recipes keep me sane. Also, when we visit family they open their kitchen up to me, 'cause they know I always absolutely mad after having been deprived for so long. Last time I was at the in-law's, I made a cinnamon swirl bread with hazelnut icing, blueberry cheesecake, blueberry-chocolate-cinnamon muffins with brown sugar crumb topping, knock-you-naked brownies, and chocolate croissants all in one weekend.

sister13 · December 2014

Pictures on newborns are super cute, but I'm in the camp of not liking props and uber staged ones. One poster on 1st Tri had a siggy pic of a baby sitting inside a stock pot on the stove.

That was seriously fucked up.

cabgirl · December 2014

I can't remember the last night I didn't have chocolate, wine, or both. I just finished my second glass of wine and a chocolate coconut bar, and I want moar. The holiday season and period week are my excuse. (The "holiday season" excuse still works if I'm eating alone, right?)

chipsfordinner · December 2014

DorkyMama said:

Joy2611 said:

frankenboom said:

I still have a hard time finding anything even remotely creepy about adorably posed newborns.

I don't think they're creepy, exactly.... but uncomfortable/unnatural looking? Yes.

Eh, it's just not my thing, I guess.

Yes, I think this is what I was trying to say initially. "Creepy" wasn't the best descriptor... but "uncomfortable" definitely fits how I feel about it.

---end quote---

In general I love newborn photos but I did see one once where the baby was wearing a knit mermaid outfit which included a tiny knit seashell bra. I was kinda like "DAFUQ?" I'd be down with just the mermaid tail and like a onesie under.

ETA: mobile

painttheair14 · December 2014

squeakyduck said:
I'm pretty seriously considering talking to H about TTA next month if this month doesn't work because that due date will conflict with the Taylor Swift concert.

I have no problems with professional newborn photos, but please wipe off the goo before posting hospital newborn photos. Those are not cute.

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That "goo" (vernix) is actually really healthy for the baby's skin and should be rubbed in, not wiped off.

I'm in the no bath for baby right after their born camp though, so there's that. (Wiping off blood is ok of course)

painttheair14 · December 2014

squeakyduck said:

painttheair14 said:

squeakyduck said:
I'm pretty seriously considering talking to H about TTA next month if this month doesn't work because that due date will conflict with the Taylor Swift concert.

I have no problems with professional newborn photos, but please wipe off the goo before posting hospital newborn photos. Those are not cute.
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That "goo" (vernix) is actually really healthy for the baby's skin and should be rubbed in, not wiped off.

I'm in the no bath for baby right after their born camp though, so there's that. (Wiping off blood is ok of course)

Then wait and post a later picture sans goo. I've never understood the "post a picture of baby/mom the very second after s/he is born!" trend. It's kinda icky.

I read dozens of birth stories, complete with photos in preparation for my son's birth. I had an image in mind of my dream birth and worked damn hard to do everything I could to achieve it. You better bet I took a picture of that success moment!

I love the right after birth photos because they show a real side of birth that so many women today know nothing about because it is hidden.

lvlyldybmp · December 2014

FFFC: I can't with the naked newborn photos... don't you realize that by posting pictures of your child naked on FB you are sending out a invitation to creepers?! I can't!

TheSleepingCat · December 2014

HellooooNora said:

I'm way late to this party today, but I've been saving one so I have to share.

I have a friend who I truly love

I sent her a text the other day, and she immediately was like, I haven't heard from you in so long, I'm surprised to get your message. Did you not get mine?

So I lied. I said, "no! what messages!?" She screenshotted me a bunch of texts. All of which I did get, I just didn't realize I never responded to them. ..... I blamed shitty service and my shitty phone. Both of which I do have issues with, but not in this case. I just suck. But I didn't want to go through the whole why are you insensitive and too busy for me and what did I do wrong? thing again. I'm sorry, I'm not, and nothing. I just live here and you there. We both work, I have a kid, etc etc and so on.

I am a horrible person.
:-<
------------------------qbf----------------------- Why would you lie to her!?? If you love her as you say, just be honest. Tell her you forgot to respond and you're sorry. I have friends who live across the country, and I know it's hard to keep in touch but just be honest and say that you're sorry you haven't communicated much lately.

I've been in a similar situation, and I've done the same thing. At least in my case, it was more to do with the friend making me feel like shit. After a certain point, if the friend felt insecure, the phone conversation wouldn't go beyond the accusatory. If we went passed that (via lies), then it could be more like 'the good times'.

I'm not saying it's right, but at least in my case, it was more of my resisting the demise of the friendship. My former friend just couldn't be grown up enough to realize that shit happens and it's not always about her, and after a while I realized I couldn't baby her anymore. My lying was trying to prevent the ending of the friendship. I don't know if this makes any sense, and obviously, my situation may not be comparable, but there's my take on why I've done it before. Now if I had the impulse to lie again, I would use that as a sign to re-evaluate the relationship rather than just go through with the lying.

edited spelling

nandaboob06 · December 2014

juliayadda said:

HellooooNora said:

mamasargetobe said:
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So I lied. I said, "no! what messages!?" She screenshotted me a bunch of texts. All of which I did get, I just didn't realize I never responded to them. ..... I blamed shitty service and my shitty phone. Both of which I do have issues with, but not in this case. I just suck. But I didn't want to go through the whole why are you insensitive and too busy for me and what did I do wrong? thing again. I'm sorry, I'm not, and nothing. I just live here and you there. We both work, I have a kid, etc etc and so on.

I am a horrible person.
:-<
------------------------qbf-----------------------

Why would you lie to her!?? If you love her as you say, just be honest. Tell her you forgot to respond and you're sorry. I have friends who live across the country, and I know it's hard to keep in touch but just be honest and say that you're sorry you haven't communicated much lately.

@mamasargetobe honestly yes. IMO you are being a bad friend. It took way longer to type this "confession" then to reply to a text.

Your phone has a little "message" icon that you generally have to read the text to make go away, or at least click mark as read. Friendship is a two way street and I would seriously be ready to dump you if you were my friend.

She does NOT believe you didn't get the texts. She is testing you. You failed. Apologize and explain why you have been distant or kiss this friendship good bye.

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This. For as much time as she spends on tb you would think a good friend would come before it. Sorry guise, I really like most of you but my irl comes before posting on everysinglethreadever.

TheSleepingCat · December 2014

@mamasargetobe

I urge you to think about what you're really getting out of this friendship. I realized that in my situation- I felt like I had to lie to keep her happy. I didn't like that. I didn't like the guilt. I realized this friend was a horrible friend and in retrospect, we were both bad friends to each other. After lots of therapy (regarding related cognitive disorders), I see the reasons behind both of our behavior, and I see it as a learning experience now, and I keep it in mind for current friendships.

In the end, honesty in friendships is worth it. That was a big lesson for me back in the day, and it's taught me well. I think I'm a better friend after learning how not to be a friend. And sometimes being a good friend means letting a sour friendship go. Not saying that's what you *should* do, of course, but just suggesting to think about this friendship and see if it's worth it.

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icaughtfire · December 2014

"Guise, I did a shitty thing. But please read my novel about why my shitty behavior is okay because it's really the other person's fault."

nandaboob06 · December 2014

@bunnyfungo‌ marry me damnit.

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