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mrsdhouse89 · June 2015

haven't seen it yet, but have one....

Whoever invented those damn squeaky shoes needs to be taken out ninja style. I cringe anytime a cute toddle comes walking in with those on and I want to smack their mother. No it does not help your child walk better, it just makes them go from adorably cute to horridly annoying times 10 while I'm pregnant and have no patience.

LiveNLove44 · June 2015

@mrsdhouse89, um what?! I've never heard of those. Googling now... Your post reminds me of how I feel when I'm in a library and somebody walks in with wind pants and flip flops--swish, flip, swoosh, flop, swish (and who the hell still wears wind pants??).

mrsdhouse89 · June 2015

Haha I didn't know they still made those! Yes, Google them, from what I understand it's to get babies/toddlers to walk properly bc they get excited when the shoe squeaks (supposedly). To me, they are the most useless item - just invented to get parents to spend money and to annoy those in public around them.

Nukke · June 2015

I thought they were so you can hear it when your little monster runs away from you! My mum put bells on my brother's and my shoes when we were toddlers for that reason. I always assumed the squeaky shoes were the same idea.

mrsdhouse89 · June 2015

Here's a video I found to show how they sound.

https://youtu.be/1IZp_6SO2k4

millereliz13 · June 2015

My UO is that the freaking out of the drink for the glucose tolerance test is really not the thing to worry about. You should worry about if you've had Gestational Diabetes and how if could be effecting your baby.

CaitLewis15 · June 2015

mrsdhouse89 said:
Here's a video I found to show how they sound. https://youtu.be/1IZp_6SO2k4

What fresh hell is this??

Nukke · June 2015

UO: I hate baby showers. I love free stuff, don't get me wrong, but I find baby showers so awkward. The games are lame. At one of mine I was surrounded by complete strangers for hours. They're exhausting. I'd much rather buy everything myself than have to deal with a baby shower. But I'm a bit anti-social so that's a big part of it. edited for grammar

adcoxmt · June 2015

mrsdhouse89 said:

Here's a video I found to show how they sound. https://youtu.be/1IZp_6SO2k4

Um, to me it looks like it just gets kiddies excited to stamp their feet, not walk more properly... That girl is super cute, but you're right, that god awful sound mars the cuteness factor a ton!

tate62610 · June 2015

UO: I love the squeaky shoes on babies just learning to walk. It's sweet

UO: People who feel the need to scream or shriek everytime they sneeze, SUCK. Thank God hubby kicked that habit real quick. But it seems like half the population feels like the entire building needs to know when they sneeze....every damn time.

Sbrouwer0706 · June 2015

mrsdhouse89 said:

Here's a video I found to show how they sound. https://youtu.be/1IZp_6SO2k4

Watched the video because I was curious and my dog freaked out. He probably thought I had a squeaky toy I wasn't sharing with him. They seem obnoxious anyway, but I'm glad I know not to have them in our house!

I could just see my dog trying to take the shoes off of the kid....

elmann1 · June 2015

In no way, shape or form do I think that I man has any right to a judgmental opinion when it comes to your pregnancy. Especially men who are not your SO. So many of my uncles & dude cousins (who are unmarried, no children) make comments about what I eat, how I eat, how much weight I'm gaining, and start the whole "you better not get an epidural, women's pain tolerance is high for labor" What the crap!!?? It's getting harder and harder to bite my tongue around these a-holes.... Women make annoying comments as well, but it really irks me when its from a Man who has NO IDEA what its like to carry a child, but who like to make "official" comments.... *grumble grumble*

Nukke · June 2015

elmann1 said:

In no way, shape or form do I think that I man has any right to a judgmental opinion when it comes to your pregnancy. Especially men who are not your SO. So many of my uncles & dude cousins (who are unmarried, no children) make comments about what I eat, how I eat, how much weight I'm gaining, and start the whole "you better not get an epidural, women's pain tolerance is high for labor" What the crap!!?? It's getting harder and harder to bite my tongue around these a-holes.... Women make annoying comments as well, but it really irks me when its from a Man who has NO IDEA what its like to carry a child, but who like to make "official" comments.... *grumble grumble*

I hope that's not an UO

jefinley1 · June 2015

@elmann1 To an extent, I've stopped holding my tongue. I find that when I do it for too long it just finally bursts out without any moderation. So I've started politely calling people out. I try not to be too snarky, but I decided that if they felt they had the right to comment on something that personal, I had the right to politely and directly respond. That way I can at least not do it based on pure emotion. Haha. If they want to get pissy about me calling them out, that's on them, and frankly if it means they'll stop: mission accomplished.

yoopermom824 · June 2015

Nukke said:

UO: I hate baby showers. I love free stuff, don't get me wrong, but I find baby showers so awkward. The games are lame. At one of mine I was surrounded by complete strangers for hours. They're exhausting. I'd much rather buy everything myself than have to deal with a baby shower. But I'm a bit anti-social so that's a big part of it. edited for grammar

I completely agree!!

elmann1 · June 2015

@jefinley1 I'm going to have to try that! It's just started since my belly started to show. It's really thrown me off but you're totally right- I'm going to address it before it gets worse and i get too emotional about it.

amandagrider · June 2015

Up: I am so fed up with new parents giving up their pets because they are having a baby. Those animals were your babies before and they should be yours now that you have a child!!!

tate62610 · June 2015

For me it's because people think my body is up for discussion. Before being pregnant, I never had this problem. Never from my parents or husband, surprisingly. But even a damn cashier (a man) asked me about L&D and said "going natural, I hope"

Sbrouwer0706 · June 2015

elmann1 said:

In no way, shape or form do I think that I man has any right to a judgmental opinion when it comes to your pregnancy. Especially men who are not your SO. So many of my uncles & dude cousins (who are unmarried, no children) make comments about what I eat, how I eat, how much weight I'm gaining, and start the whole "you better not get an epidural, women's pain tolerance is high for labor" What the crap!!?? It's getting harder and harder to bite my tongue around these a-holes.... Women make annoying comments as well, but it really irks me when its from a Man who has NO IDEA what its like to carry a child, but who like to make "official" comments.... *grumble grumble*

jefinley1 · June 2015

@BrooklynBroussard Exactly. I love it! It's so liberating. My priorities just seemed to align and making decisions or finding what to say is a lot easier. My mom has a nosy neighbor who has known me and my sister for years. My mom mentioned that I was pregnant and she immediately wanted to know the sex of the baby. My mom said we weren't telling anyone but parents and siblings until the baby shower, and she pushed harder, saying "Oh you can tell me, who am I going to tell?" and then was miffed when my mom wouldn't budge (I love that woman). So when I was going for a walk with my mom the other day on a visit, we passed while she was outside. Of course she asked me, right in front of my mom who had been super clear that we weren't telling, what it was. I just shot back "a healthy baby" without a pause and with a big smile. She got this look on her face and laughed like she knew I'd caught her being a busybody and then she said, "well you can hope." I just laughed and said that all the tests said so. Best feeling ever. It's like I've magically found this sweet spot of gracious politeness and calling bs.

It keeps me from getting all worked up, which is all I can ask for right now. I think part of it is wanting to set a good example for my baby girl, and the other is that right now, I just don't have any room for the stress or negativity to be lingering. Taking up for myself a bit is the best way to just shoo it out.

jennylynn103 · June 2015

tate62610 said:

UO: I love the squeaky shoes on babies just learning to walk. It's sweet UO: People who feel the need to scream or shriek everytime they sneeze, SUCK. Thank God hubby kicked that habit real quick. But it seems like half the population feels like the entire building needs to know when they sneeze....every damn time.

Ugh YES! I can't tell you how many times I've told my family members that sneezing does not need to involve your vocal cords! My dad actually yells "A-CHOOOOO" and it drives me absolutely BONKERS!

smlowe9311 · June 2015

1) Why do so many people feel the need to write "up" before their UP? I can understand if they were responding to someone then sharing the UP but when it's just the UP in the UP thread I don't see the point.

2) I already feel like the leaky boobs posts are getting out of hand. I get FTM's don't know and I have no problem with them posing questions (I'm certain I asked my fair share of dumb ones my first go around) but search first. Then if you can't find what you are looking for ask.

amandagrider · June 2015

smlowe9311
Haha UP was actually a typo. I was just following the format from all the others I guess. I see your point!

morganabyrd · June 2015

@smlowe9311 What is an UP? Maybe UO?

@BrooklynBroussard yes to not holding my tongue! I'm usually fairly diplomatic (in most situations...unless alcohol is involved) but keeping my thoughts trapped inside is much harder now! And, I think I'm a wee bit more easily offended, which can be a dangerous combination!!

Someone recently said, "Of course your baby will be a Steelers fan! He has no choice!" since our entire family is, and I was all, "My baby can be whatever she wants to be! Don't box her in!" Lol!

adcoxmt · June 2015

smlowe9311 said:

1) Why do so many people feel the need to write "up" before their UP? I can understand if they were responding to someone then sharing the UP but when it's just the UP in the UP thread I don't see the point. 2) I already feel like the leaky boobs posts are getting out of hand. I get FTM's don't know and I have no problem with them posing questions (I'm certain I asked my fair share of dumb ones my first go around) but search first. Then if you can't find what you are looking for ask.

Haha, there have been so many posts about it I'm starting to feel like a weirdo b/c mine HAVEN'T leaked any yet @-)

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MamaOwl15 · June 2015

Here's mine, based on an article I read on Facebook recently (if you follow Scary Mommy, you might know the one to which I am referring):

You know those carts at the grocery store that have a plastic car attached to the front? Well, they have two seats and usually two "steering wheels" because sometimes moms have more than one young kid in tow. Some people don't believe people with only ONE kid, like me, are allowed to use them.

I DON'T CARE.

My ONE two-year-old is much more happy and cooperative if he gets to sit in a seat he can get in and out of himself, where his legs don't get stuck in the leg-holes like the typical cart seat. And I'm a lot more happy when I don't have to lift my 33 lb toddler more than 3 ft in the air.

jenspeake · June 2015

I don't like the move Sweet Home Alabama. It was on tv last night and I TRIED to give it another chance but just can't like it. And so many other people love this movie! Even my husband likes it! And I'm always up for a good Rom Com!

bbiutmcph · June 2015

@MamaOwl15

On another parenting board I am on this topic actually came up. A mother of twins flipped that anyone with one child would even consider using it. She basically got her ass handed to her. While my kids never used them I and everyone else assumed they were for kids in general not special for twins or two kids.

MamaOwl15 · June 2015

bbiutmcph said:
@MamaOwl15

On another parenting board I am on this topic actually came up. A mother of twins flipped that anyone with one child would even consider using it. She basically got her ass handed to her. While my kids never used them I and everyone else assumed they were for kids in general not special for twins or two kids.

The tone of the original article and some of the comments that followed were along the lines of "you need to leave these carts IN CASE someone with two or more comes along." Bloke the fact there are two seats means a single child is forbidden from the fun cart! More likely, I think these things have two seats because the makers of these carts know that many moms will have two kids at once and won't be able to push two carts to avoid having the kids fight over who gets to "drive."

eat111315 · June 2015

@MamaOwl15 I saw that article too.
Those carts are awesome for the kids and terrible for the parent. I slam into so many shelves with that beast. Plus the actually "cart" is like half the size of a normal one so I can't use it anyway for the bi-monthly big shopping trips.
Personally, I'm happy when they are all being used.

jenn2132 · June 2015

bbiutmcph said:
@MamaOwl15

On another parenting board I am on this topic actually came up. A mother of twins flipped that anyone with one child would even consider using it. She basically got her ass handed to her. While my kids never used them I and everyone else assumed they were for kids in general not special for twins or two kids.

That's so rude that someone would get angry at me for using that cart if I didn't have more than one kid! Please people and their entitlement, we are both mothers and we both try our best to balance taking toddlers out to the store you don't get special treatment just because you have more kids. That is irritating.

I'm actually getting tired of people asking me what we are naming the baby especially because we are still on the fence. When I tell them we are still debating they want to hear names we like and when I tell them I get the unwanted opinions and looks! I feel like screaming this is why we don't want to tell people! It's not even like my names are super unique or off the wall they are actually pretty traditional but everyone has an opinion and it irks me. Seriously my kids name not yours. Even if I didn't favor a name someone liked I would never say that to them! Ugh

smlowe9311 · June 2015

morganabyrd said:
@smlowe9311 What is an UP? Maybe UO?

@BrooklynBroussard yes to not holding my tongue! I'm usually fairly diplomatic (in most situations...unless alcohol is involved) but keeping my thoughts trapped inside is much harder now! And, I think I'm a wee bit more easily offended, which can be a dangerous combination!! Someone recently said, "Of course your baby will be a Steelers fan! He has no choice!" since our entire family is, and I was all, "My baby can be whatever she wants to be! Don't box her in!" Lol!

Haha yes UO. Pregnancy brain at its best!

adcoxmt said:

smlowe9311 said:

1) Why do so many people feel the need to write "up" before their UP? I can understand if they were responding to someone then sharing the UP but when it's just the UP in the UP thread I don't see the point.

2) I already feel like the leaky boobs posts are getting out of hand. I get FTM's don't know and I have no problem with them posing questions (I'm certain I asked my fair share of dumb ones my first go around) but search first. Then if you can't find what you are looking for ask.

Haha, there have been so many posts about it I'm starting to feel like a weirdo b/c mine HAVEN'T leaked any yet @-)

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Mine never leaked with dd1. Toward the very end I could squeeze and get something out but they didn't leak until after she was born. And then it was only when my milk came in and when I was nursing (the side she wasn't on leaked). I still wore nursing pads to work just in case (the last time I need is my second graders asking me what THAT wet spot was...)

jefinley1 · June 2015

@morganabyrd Ugh. When I got married I moved into the reach of the Steelers/Pirates/Penguins cult and all of my husband's family adheres to this bizarre religion. I've lived in other major sports cities and I've never experienced this level of mania. It's EVERYONE here. They actually got offended when I said I didn't really care about sports aside from the occasional soccer match and that no, I would not be becoming a Steelers fan.

My husband informed everyone that sports attire for baby was not acceptable and they got super upset. "But she lives here, she has to! It's part of the city's culture!" We looked at each other and were like ya, that's the problem. Our child isn't a propaganda billboard for corrupt organizations that support crap beer!

DeeGreer · June 2015

I think rompers are really ugly. Maybe it's because I have entirely too much booty to fit them but I think they look like toddler clothes for grown women. They look terrible unless you're shaped like Taylor Swift.

JaqiDec04 · June 2015

DeeGreer said:
I think rompers are really ugly. Maybe it's because I have entirely too much booty to fit them but I think they look like toddler clothes for grown women. They look terrible unless you're shaped like Taylor Swift.

At first, I thought, My DD looks adorable in rompers!

Then I realized you meant grown women. Lol.

I am also anti-romper for adults

DeeGreer · June 2015

@JaqiDec04 it's like flower crowns...on a 4 year old...how sweet! On a grown woman at a music festival...STAHP!!! I DO like jelly sandals though hahahaha don't judge me!

JaqiDec04 · June 2015

DeeGreer said:
@JaqiDec04 it's like flower crowns...on a 4 year old...how sweet! On a grown woman at a music festival...STAHP!!! I DO like jelly sandals though hahahaha don't judge me!

Oh for sure! And those giant floral headbands. Goofy on babies and adults.

I'm totally judging your jelly saddle love. Lol

morganabyrd · June 2015

jefinley1 said:
@morganabyrd Ugh. When I got married I moved into the reach of the Steelers/Pirates/Penguins cult!

DYING!

DH family moved from PGH to our town when he was 4 years old, so now they are obsessive transplants. I've adopted the Steelers fan-ship, mostly because I like the parties on Sundays

I totally feel you pain on the religious cult feel of the whole thing!!

morganabyrd · June 2015

double2rouble · June 2015

I hate being a bridesmaid. Ask me to only be a wedding guest and ill love you for ever.

Nukke · June 2015

Here are some more UO from me:

Amber teething necklaces are pseudoscience
99% of gliders are fugly as shit

And if you still want to be my friend after those opinions, this one will probably make you hate me:

I think peanut butter has no business in baked goods, especially those involving chocolate. Unless your goal is to ruin all Christmas cookies for me.

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