Yikes...I'm pregnant with our first and after reading this thread I will never be asking questions on this website. I was really excited to be able to discuss different topics with WOMEN and get feedback and see what other people are posting but what I have seen so far is just plain mean and rude. If you don't have something nice to say just don't say it at all. We should be here to support one another not name call and criticize.
I just like that 'women' is in all caps. As if our responses make us less-woman-like.
Also - can y'all cut the BS on the FTM. It's not a "money card" you can play whenever you want.
This thread is ridiculous. I'll never understand why people get so butt hurt, go "check out a much nicer app," but then come back.
Guys don't worry. This place is amazing once you hit the acceptance stage that this is not the coddle zone. That's seriously what Baby Center is for. They're all about showing their gas bellies over there and that's okay! Bibliocathery (sorry to call you out) is the best! She's hilarious and I genuinely miss her on the days she lives her life away from TB.
Calling all august mommies... I'm curious if anyone is showing AND OR felt movements???
I have a hard lower belly that's poking out a bit, and yesterday I kinda pressed on it and I felt these light little taps. My grandmother said she could feel movement very very early with both of her children.
I'm just excited and want to rule out gas and bloating lol!!!
We don't have a QFP, and with the direction this is going...
The whole FTM excuse for ignorance makes me irate. Are you going to use that excuse when LO is here? I sure hope not. Seriously, ladies, being honest and saying there's literally no way possible you are showing (which means baby, not bloat - conveniently changing the meaning for yourself doesn't fly) is not being rude. I agree the snark can go to rudeness on some threads, but this ain't one of them. Stop being so sensitive. God help you when people call you out on real parenting issues when LO is here, or when LO isn't perfect at school, etc. SMH.
I have to agree honesty =/= mean. When I was a FTM I read books and articles about pregnancy. I also paid attention in biology class. I did not go on the Internet and post a bunch of questions to Internet strangers.
If you post something silly, you will be met with silliness. No one is being mean or harsh. I'm pretty sure there has been plenty of support and advice offered when it is warranted.
@kamarks08 You know what, thank you for checking my spelling. It has never been my strong suit. However what you will not do is insult my intelligence. You need a better hobby than going around having fun at other people's expense. Maybe you simple have too much time on your hands. Whatever the case get a life. By the way, is your tag @kamarks08 because you work at KMart since 2008. Just curious because it will explain your need to make fun of moms to be. Insecure much? Now spellcheck that!
@kamarks08 You know what, thank you for checking my spelling. It has never been my strong suit. However what you will not do is insult my intelligence. You need a better hobby than going around having fun at other people's expense. Maybe you simple have too much time on your hands. Whatever the case get a life. By the way, is your tag @kamarks08 because you work at KMart since 2008. Just curious because it will explain your need to make fun of moms to be. Insecure much? Now spellcheck that!
Lame attempt at a joke. It doesn't even make sense, really. Just because there are a few letters the same? And I agree with PP, that really IS rude. Telling someone they aren't showing, pointing out a simple scientific fact, isn't rude. Insulting someone's name and occupation (even as a lame joke) is just being bitchy.
@kamarks08 You know what, thank you for checking my spelling. It has never been my strong suit. However what you will not do is insult my intelligence. You need a better hobby than going around having fun at other people's expense. Maybe you simple have too much time on your hands. Whatever the case get a life. By the way, is your tag @kamarks08 because you work at KMart since 2008. Just curious because it will explain your need to make fun of moms to be. Insecure much? Now spellcheck that!
@kamarks08 You know what, thank you for checking my spelling. It has never been my strong suit. However what you will not do is insult my intelligence. You need a better hobby than going around having fun at other people's expense. Maybe you simple have too much time on your hands. Whatever the case get a life. By the way, is your tag @kamarks08 because you work at KMart since 2008. Just curious because it will explain your need to make fun of moms to be. Insecure much? Now spellcheck that!
Oh, Honey. (Or in the words of @bibliothecary, Oh, Kitten) This is just sad. I didn't insult your intelligence. I know nothing about you, except you came to WK with poor spelling. Why would I insult your intelligence? I simply stated where I stopped reading your post. Nothing stated about your level of intelligence.
Since you asked, not that it's any of your business... I do not work at Kmart - my bump friends call me kmart because it rhymes with my s/n. But I will tell you this, if I did work at Kmart, I would not be ashamed. I would be proud that I am working, by whichever means possible, to make a living and help provide for my family. And, again, because you asked. I'm a Rehabilitation Counselor and I work in addiction therapy / counseling. Who cares if I'm a counselor or a stock woman at Kmart? Honestly, I don't. I've had many jobs over the years, some were pretty, some were not, but as long as I was making an income, I didn't really care.
Your sad attempt at belittling me and attacking me? It's pathetic, it's sad, and it's immature. Let it go. Just back out slowly.
@kamarks08 You know what, thank you for checking my spelling. It has never been my strong suit. However what you will not do is insult my intelligence. You need a better hobby than going around having fun at other people's expense. Maybe you simple have too much time on your hands. Whatever the case get a life. By the way, is your tag @kamarks08 because you work at KMart since 2008. Just curious because it will explain your need to make fun of moms to be. Insecure much? Now spellcheck that!
She didn't even say anything about your spelling... She mentioned that you used uppercase letters to emphasize the word "women", and she found that entertaining.
Andplusalso, you really are the only being rude here. Why would it matter where anyone works? Are you insinuating that anyone that has worked at KMart is insecure? Seems like you are being a hypocrite by telling everyone to be nice, then making unwarranted jabs at someone's potential job.
There is so much butthurt & WK'ing on here I don't even know where to start. I am "showing" like I am about 4 months... Only bc I haven't shit in a week. FTM & bc small is still no excuse for this ridiculousness. Like PP said, I may be a STM but I didn't jump on a forum and ask internet strangers bullshit questions every time I had a gas bubble the first time around. I read and researched. Also, skinny does not trump science. YOUR UTERUS IS NOT THAT BIG regardless of how skinny you are. You may have a little pooch but it IS NOT YOUR TINY BABY! A big misunderstanding I have read in this thread multiple times is that this "community is for support". No. Bras are for support. If you want a support group you are in the wrong place, that's not what we do here. If you want to be coddled go to the Baby Center. Us bitter bitches with miserable husbands and unfortunate children will be just fine without you.
The whole FTM thing gets old. I'm a FTM and I did research about what to expect. I talk to my doctor, read books, and go to good websites to find answers. I don't think any comments became all that snarky until after all the WK showed up. Again, as so many have said, you can simply search for topics on here so that you aren't posting the same thing as ten other people. Then your question would be answered and you wouldn't be upset about responses in your thread.
@kamarks08 Back out slowly? Dear heavens why would I do that? It's just getting good. It seems you have a case of I can't take what I issue out. As for the name reference I was simply asking a questions. Kudos to you for being a consular. You would think one would be more sensitive to people's post. For the record if their is ever a comment made about something I post that is rude and unwarranted I'm coming for your jugular. I can be the nice nasty queen. So for future references when you see my tag. KEEP SCROLLING! Don't start none won't be none. Next time don't come for me unless I send for you. *insert Kenya Moore's fan*
@quietdownfiish Where were you when she was making all those rude comments on everyone's post? Sure it's a bit childish going tit for tat but mine was tat. Only responding to the foolishness she post. Besides someone had to put her in her place. What she was doing was not okay and I for one will NOT stand for it.
I just don't understand how anyone could think that something about the size of a blueberry could be "showing" at this point. The burrito you ate for dinner last night is much larger. Do you go around asking people if your burrito is showing?
My burrito is totally showing.. It was soooo worth it!
I just don't understand how anyone could think that something about the size of a blueberry could be "showing" at this point. The burrito you ate for dinner last night is much larger. Do you go around asking people if your burrito is showing?
Actually, I do this. I'm proudly sporting a Chipotle steak and cheese quesadilla at this very moment!
I just don't understand how anyone could think that something about the size of a blueberry could be "showing" at this point. The burrito you ate for dinner last night is much larger. Do you go around asking people if your burrito is showing?
I suppose you think that's strange....
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I don't understand why anyone feels the need to be rude about it. You saw the subject in the header. Pass it by and roll your eyes behind the computer if you don't like it. It's sheer excitement and eagerness coming from the original poster.
I do agree it's too early for all of that; however, when you're used to a flat tummy and you're now pregnant with constant bloat, be excited. Why the heck not? Just understand it's bloat and not baby yet.
ME: 27 || DH: 28 TTC #1 since August 2013
MC#1 11/2013 @ 7 weeks MC#2 02/2014 @ 6 weeks MC#3 08/2014 @ 5 weeks D&C 10/2014 Referred to RE 10/2014 Pregnant 12/2014
I started showing at 14 weeks with my first and it was not bloat etc, it was a distinct bump! It is exciting waiting for the bump....I cant wait! Wondering if it will be a bit sooner with babe 2 now since everything has been all stretched out. I'll be 10 weeks Saturday and no bump yet, just gross bloat!
Re: Is anyone showing yet?
Also - can y'all cut the BS on the FTM. It's not a "money card" you can play whenever you want.
This thread is ridiculous. I'll never understand why people get so butt hurt, go "check out a much nicer app," but then come back.
Just leave. It's okay. Bye, Felicia.
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roll tide.
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Guys don't worry. This place is amazing once you hit the acceptance stage that this is not the coddle zone. That's seriously what Baby Center is for. They're all about showing their gas bellies over there and that's okay! Bibliocathery (sorry to call you out) is the best! She's hilarious and I genuinely miss her on the days she lives her life away from TB.
Aug15 January Siggy: Favorite Mean Girl
roll tide.
my ute: stalk it. stalk it real good
DD 12/20/99, DS 12/14/12, M/C 9/2014, M/C 1/2015
I have to agree honesty =/= mean. When I was a FTM I read books and articles about pregnancy. I also paid attention in biology class. I did not go on the Internet and post a bunch of questions to Internet strangers.
If you post something silly, you will be met with silliness. No one is being mean or harsh. I'm pretty sure there has been plenty of support and advice offered when it is warranted.
DD 12/20/99, DS 12/14/12, M/C 9/2014, M/C 1/2015
Oh, Honey. (Or in the words of @bibliothecary, Oh, Kitten) This is just sad. I didn't insult your intelligence. I know nothing about you, except you came to WK with poor spelling. Why would I insult your intelligence? I simply stated where I stopped reading your post. Nothing stated about your level of intelligence.
Since you asked, not that it's any of your business... I do not work at Kmart - my bump friends call me kmart because it rhymes with my s/n. But I will tell you this, if I did work at Kmart, I would not be ashamed. I would be proud that I am working, by whichever means possible, to make a living and help provide for my family. And, again, because you asked. I'm a Rehabilitation Counselor and I work in addiction therapy / counseling. Who cares if I'm a counselor or a stock woman at Kmart? Honestly, I don't. I've had many jobs over the years, some were pretty, some were not, but as long as I was making an income, I didn't really care.
Your sad attempt at belittling me and attacking me? It's pathetic, it's sad, and it's immature. Let it go. Just back out slowly.
Aug15 January Siggy: Favorite Mean Girl
roll tide.
my ute: stalk it. stalk it real good
Andplusalso, you really are the only being rude here. Why would it matter where anyone works? Are you insinuating that anyone that has worked at KMart is insecure? Seems like you are being a hypocrite by telling everyone to be nice, then making unwarranted jabs at someone's potential job.
I am "showing" like I am about 4 months... Only bc I haven't shit in a week.
FTM & bc small is still no excuse for this ridiculousness. Like PP said, I may be a STM but I didn't jump on a forum and ask internet strangers bullshit questions every time I had a gas bubble the first time around. I read and researched.
Also, skinny does not trump science. YOUR UTERUS IS NOT THAT BIG regardless of how skinny you are. You may have a little pooch but it IS NOT YOUR TINY BABY!
A big misunderstanding I have read in this thread multiple times is that this "community is for support". No. Bras are for support. If you want a support group you are in the wrong place, that's not what we do here.
If you want to be coddled go to the Baby Center.
Us bitter bitches with miserable husbands and unfortunate children will be just fine without you.
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Married: 4/26/14 - DH "J": 33 - ME: 27 - DS "G": 12/21/09
TTC #2 since October 2014 - BFP 12/2/2014!! - EDD 8/13/2015!
@mosdub I love you.
Aug15 January Siggy: Favorite Mean Girl
roll tide.
my ute: stalk it. stalk it real good
*Jan Siggy Challenge--Mean Girls*
Married: 4/26/14 - DH "J": 33 - ME: 27 - DS "G": 12/21/09
TTC #2 since October 2014 - BFP 12/2/2014!! - EDD 8/13/2015!
Andplusalso ZING!
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roll tide.
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@ABvintage, it's your fault I've been singing Let it Go in my office for the past five minutes. My co-workers LOVE me right now!
Now I want to build a snowman...
Aug15 January Siggy: Favorite Mean Girl
roll tide.
my ute: stalk it. stalk it real good
*Jan Siggy Challenge--Mean Girls*
Married: 4/26/14 - DH "J": 33 - ME: 27 - DS "G": 12/21/09
TTC #2 since October 2014 - BFP 12/2/2014!! - EDD 8/13/2015!
*Jan Siggy Challenge--Mean Girls*
Married: 4/26/14 - DH "J": 33 - ME: 27 - DS "G": 12/21/09
TTC #2 since October 2014 - BFP 12/2/2014!! - EDD 8/13/2015!
Worth it.
I was showing last night. Then I farted.
Hoping the unicorns and sunshine bullshit in this BMB dies down some soon. I try to stay out of it mostly but it's getting annoying.
Eta bullshit. I believe it was necessary
BFP#3 EDD 8/19/2015
mc @ 7wks 4/2014
Me 31 H 33
Aug15 January Siggy: Favorite Mean Girl
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BFP 12/20/14 EDD 8/29 MC 1/5/15
I do agree it's too early for all of that; however, when you're used to a flat tummy and you're now pregnant with constant bloat, be excited. Why the heck not? Just understand it's bloat and not baby yet.
TTC #1 since August 2013
MC#1 11/2013 @ 7 weeks
MC#2 02/2014 @ 6 weeks
MC#3 08/2014 @ 5 weeks
D&C 10/2014
Referred to RE 10/2014
Pregnant 12/2014
It is exciting waiting for the bump....I cant wait! Wondering if it will be a bit sooner with babe 2 now since everything has been all stretched out. I'll be 10 weeks Saturday and no bump yet, just gross bloat!