Lurkers...go back to your rightful home. I'm aware that I sound snotty and exclusionary, but my blood gets all riled up when I read a post and the Bumper identified herself as said lurker and then gives her opinion which further stirs the pot. What kind of time do you have on your hands to peruse more than one board!? If you're that interested in the topic then post it in your month. Mercy...
I totally agree when it's pot stirring, HOWEVER, I love it when I'm too tired or irritated to "science" and they step in and take care of business We have some really well-informed lurkers who can articulate the support we need sometimes. Any other time, I totally agree with you though!
smlowe9311 said:
QUOTED: From what I've read:
Early Term- 37 weeks - 38 weeks 6 days
Full Term- 39 weeks - 40 weeks 6 days
Late Term- 41 weeks - 41 weeks 6 days
Post Term- 42 weeks and beyond
The reason they are changing the terminology is to deter patients and doctors from scheduling medically unnecessary deliveries by inductions or c-section before 39 weeks. QUOTED: I'm still in awe that people would want medically unnecessary inductions/c-sections before 39 weeks and think it's kind of sad that people don't/won't listen to the doctors/midwives/medical professionals on something like that or that the doctors/medical professionals would still go through with it. We're talking about your baby's health. Sorry you might be uncomfortable for a few more weeks.
My words (why is the quote box not working?!):
It's super interesting to me to see how quickly terms or medical knowledge shift, but I love it because that means that the medical community is in a constant process of learning and becoming better (right?). When I was pregnant with DD, 37 was considered full term by most sources I read. I remember reading as much as I could at that point about how important each week is in my DD's development. I even went so far as to look at average ACT/SAT scores by week a child is born (notice I said average and did not identify outliers). It helped me to feel good about keeping her in as long as she needed instead of wishing I could just be done. Everyone's pregnancy is different (are we tired of that phrase yet?), but the last 3 weeks were really challenging for me mentally. I couldn't do a lot of the things I wanted to do and the physical pain and discomfort I had were wearing me down. I totally understand when women celebrate being "full term" even if it isn't 40 weeks because I think it means to many of them that the end is really close! It also frustrates me when women try to get labor started on their own just because they've hit a certain week.
I am about fed up with the way some parents feed their children. I'm a 4th grade teacher, and I have students that come to school with soda, a family sized bag of chips and some kind of treat. Pay attention to what you send your children with. There are plenty of healthy options that are cheap. And yes.. I am judging you
I am about fed up with the way some parents feed their children. I'm a 4th grade teacher, and I have students that come to school with soda, a family sized bag of chips and some kind of treat. Pay attention to what you send your children with. There are plenty of healthy options that are cheap. And yes.. I am judging you
yes momma!!!!!!!!! Yes this exactly ....I say the same thing ..my son constantly want soday or chips or crap all because other kids in his class have it...the kicker HE DOEANT EVEN LIKE THEM AS MUCH!!!!! the junk food not the kids lolzzz....what is your view on the water bottle, I get so much crap from dh for sending a bottle of water with my son to school, but I prefer him drinking water then anything else wch BTW my son can't go a day w.o!
I don't mind water in my room since I'm drinking all the time too! They don't cause much of a distraction.
I actually called a mom one time because it was so bad. The response I got was , " Oh I had him pack his own lunch. I guess he was not choosing the right things". Haha you think... He is 10 years old!
Every person that learns my son has down syndrome seems to think it is ok to ask if I got prenatal testing... it's not really your business. I am all for educating the public, but asking someone questions like this when you are a stranger is kind of rude (especially if it is because you are nosey, and not trying to learn from it)
(For the record, no I did not...and I get asked this even when I go grocery shopping. I'd be less offended if it was a genuine wanting to learn thing...but most people want to know so they can judge it "why didn't you, i bet you wish you had" yadda)
Vincent Julian born on March 27th, 2013 DX with Down Syndrome
This is totally irrational but weave..sew ins...extensions...fake hair and lashes are so bizarre and gross to me. I literally puke in my mouth if I can see the tracks/clips for your fake hair. JUST GROW YOUR OWN!!
Yes! And then when you're walking through a parking lot and find weave? Like how did it get so lost?
I've posted before about the duplicate threads and I know many people here are fine with them but it still drives me crazy. As well as the "I'm ___ weeks today!" with no question or attempt to have a discussion. I thought that's what the ticker change threads were for...
Even though having my own kids and dealing with strangers ignorant judging and open rudeness I still hate to hear it. I just try to use the experiences for teaching moments for my kids about how not to be a grade A douchebag.
My MIL keeps posting things on my Facebook about the baby. It's all for show because she can't seem to pick up the PHONE and ask how I'm doing. Some people may say "it's the though that counts" but it just annoys me. Not to mention everything she shares is really weird and I end up hiding the post!
I am about fed up with the way some parents feed their children. I'm a 4th grade teacher, and I have students that come to school with soda, a family sized bag of chips and some kind of treat. Pay attention to what you send your children with. There are plenty of healthy options that are cheap. And yes.. I am judging you
yes momma!!!!!!!!! Yes this exactly ....I say the same thing ..my son constantly want soday or chips or crap all because other kids in his class have it...the kicker HE DOEANT EVEN LIKE THEM AS MUCH!!!!! the junk food not the kids lolzzz....what is your view on the water bottle, I get so much crap from dh for sending a bottle of water with my son to school, but I prefer him drinking water then anything else wch BTW my son can't go a day w.o!
My son will be sent with his own water bottle. Water fountains gross me out. So many mouths/ germs - yuck!
Every person that learns my son has down syndrome seems to think it is ok to ask if I got prenatal testing... it's not really your business. I am all for educating the public, but asking someone questions like this when you are a stranger is kind of rude (especially if it is because you are nosey, and not trying to learn from it)
(For the record, no I did not...and I get asked this even when I go grocery shopping. I'd be less offended if it was a genuine wanting to learn thing...but most people want to know so they can judge it "why didn't you, i bet you wish you had" yadda)
What I'd want to ask that person is why, why would you wish you had? To most it wouldn't make a difference. It would just cause you to spend the rest of your pregnancy worrying about things out of your control and that's not healthy for either of you.
I am about fed up with the way some parents feed their children. I'm a 4th grade teacher, and I have students that come to school with soda, a family sized bag of chips and some kind of treat. Pay attention to what you send your children with. There are plenty of healthy options that are cheap. And yes.. I am judging you
yes momma!!!!!!!!! Yes this exactly ....I say the same thing ..my son constantly want soday or chips or crap all because other kids in his class have it...the kicker HE DOEANT EVEN LIKE THEM AS MUCH!!!!! the junk food not the kids lolzzz....what is your view on the water bottle, I get so much crap from dh for sending a bottle of water with my son to school, but I prefer him drinking water then anything else wch BTW my son can't go a day w.o!
My son will be sent with his own water bottle. Water fountains gross me out. So many mouths/ germs - yuck!
totally gross! And because I wanted him to prefer water over juice or soda, we had started this way way b4 school started ! Glad to say he's a healthy active young boy!
@taralohse Does your mom have intimacy issues? My mom didn't really have a mother, so she seems to have trouble getting close to me. It's like she wants to be close, but not too close. It's little things like saying "love ya" over a text, but never saying "I love you" in person. Side hugs only, never calling me or asking how my life is going. You mom may be the same way, and just feel weird about being to close. Or, I could be totally off and just venting about my own mother!
BrooklynBroussard My mom and I have a great relationship! I call her over everything because I'm still such a baby and she lives far away lol. However, My MIL (who is doing all the posting) and my husband have a weird relationship. He isn't really close to his family and didn't have it easy growing up, which causes me to not have a super close relationship with them. That's why I KNOW when she puts stuff on my FB it's really all for show.. acting as if we're all so close or maybe even competing with my family? My husband is super close to my family and it feels like she posts stuff just to prove she's "involved."
Every person that learns my son has down syndrome seems to think it is ok to ask if I got prenatal testing... it's not really your business. I am all for educating the public, but asking someone questions like this when you are a stranger is kind of rude (especially if it is because you are nosey, and not trying to learn from it)
(For the record, no I did not...and I get asked this even when I go grocery shopping. I'd be less offended if it was a genuine wanting to learn thing...but most people want to know so they can judge it "why didn't you, i bet you wish you had" yadda)
That makes my blood boil! How dare people say things like that! He's your son and he is obviously loved! That's so not right of people to say that to you about your family! On behalf of the good folks out there, I'm so sorry people suck! (I'm censoring myself but you feel free to add as many cuss words as you'd like)
Pregnancy is not a disability. I like to run, cycle, and lift heavy weights - pregnant or not. Lots of the looks I get are kind smiles, but too many are looks of incredulity.
I would look at you with envy. I'm way too lazy being pregnant
Every person that learns my son has down syndrome seems to think it is ok to ask if I got prenatal testing... it's not really your business. I am all for educating the public, but asking someone questions like this when you are a stranger is kind of rude (especially if it is because you are nosey, and not trying to learn from it)
(For the record, no I did not...and I get asked this even when I go grocery shopping. I'd be less offended if it was a genuine wanting to learn thing...but most people want to know so they can judge it "why didn't you, i bet you wish you had" yadda)
What I'd want to ask that person is why, why would you wish you had? To most it wouldn't make a difference. It would just cause you to spend the rest of your pregnancy worrying about things out of your control and that's not healthy for either of you.
People are so dumb.
I can understand why other people would want to do testing and to know. I did. I wanted to have all of the information and options available to me that I possibly could. With that said, that is such an intimate and personal decision that is absolutely no one else's business. In spite of how I feel about this for myself, I cannot think of a more cruel, ignorant, and inappropriate question to ask anyone, let alone someone who has a child with a disability or disorder.
I hesitate to even use those words, as the parents of these children I have experienced don't see their kids that way at all. They are perfect to them, just as all our children will be to each of us, and I think that's beautiful. Inherently by asking that question, people are implying that the parents were lazy and neglectful in their decision making through pregnancy, and that the child they obviously love really shouldn't be there. I am so sorry you would ever have to deal with this, truly. There are many more productive ways for people to educate themselves.
@SweetnSassy23 Not that I would be crossing my legs if baby decided she just wanted to come a bit early, but how would thinking that 37 weeks is full term even be a thing? I was my mom's first baby and I came at around 37 weeks, but although I was considered healthy and ready, I was also most certainly early.
I should clarify that I am genuinely asking because I am confused and if people actually think this, I'm on the same page with you.
They might be getting it from their Dr? Every Dr I've seen during my pregnancy this far has referred to 37 weeks as full term as well. I've been told anywhere from 37-42 is full term and depends on certain factors but I didn't ask for elaboration.
This is probably unpopular, but I'm excited to use some of the zingers I've been saving up in my mind as retorts to people who make terrible comments to me--but no one has said anything bad enough for me to use them!
Not that I'm complaining about people generally being lovely folks (in fact, it rocks!), but I want to use at least ONE zinger for the stupid question/ belly rub/ ridiculous comment by a stranger!
Is that weird? It's weird. Whatever. I'm sure when I'm a balloon in Septemebr I'll get my chance!
@SweetnSassy23 Not that I would be crossing my legs if baby decided she just wanted to come a bit early, but how would thinking that 37 weeks is full term even be a thing? I was my mom's first baby and I came at around 37 weeks, but although I was considered healthy and ready, I was also most certainly early.
I should clarify that I am genuinely asking because I am confused and if people actually think this, I'm on the same page with you.
They might be getting it from their Dr? Every Dr I've seen during my pregnancy this far has referred to 37 weeks as full term as well. I've been told anywhere from 37-42 is full term and depends on certain factors but I didn't ask for elaboration.
Also good to know. @LiveNLove44 's response was also really helpful. I genuinely only know what I have learned from my pregnancy this year, so am not aware of updates of terminology or medical phrasing that have happened recently. Frankly, I'm one of the people who would love it if baby girl decided she wanted to make an earlier appearance (within reason of course!). I don't think my mom was exactly disappointed that I came a solid 2.5 plus weeks before my official due date. I would never induce unless my midwife insisted it was medically necessary, but if I make it to week 41 and still have no baby, I will probably not exactly be throwing a party.
Every person that learns my son has down syndrome seems to think it is ok to ask if I got prenatal testing... it's not really your business. I am all for educating the public, but asking someone questions like this when you are a stranger is kind of rude (especially if it is because you are nosey, and not trying to learn from it)
(For the record, no I did not...and I get asked this even when I go grocery shopping. I'd be less offended if it was a genuine wanting to learn thing...but most people want to know so they can judge it "why didn't you, i bet you wish you had" yadda)
I know I shouldn't be shocked, but I am! People ask this?! What difference would it have made?! Gah. That makes me mad. It's none of their business!
UO: I don't really mind the duplicate posts. I've tried using the search function, and it kind of sucks. I can't figure out how to search just the October board, so I end up getting crap from April 2013 and everything in between.
When there are two of the same topic on the first two pages, though...that's just kind of lazy.
I don't regret my choice, and I would have liked to be more educated. The shock alone took a lot to bounce back from. I did get a test this time just so I could go to a more equipped hospital if necessary and have the genetic pediatrician available, plus my risks go up seeing I have a son with t21 already. I would have been a much bigger worrywart the first time.
I am happy to answer questions, but time, place, and intention factor a lot I get people who say "Dont you wish yougot tested and just tried again?" IN FRONT OF HIM. Ugh. That is what bugs me. Sorry to vent. I love Vincent and he is the biggest light in my life and brings much more joy than sorrow to the world... but people are ignorant.
Vincent Julian born on March 27th, 2013 DX with Down Syndrome
This is my first UO I typically just read and occasionally like but damnit its been a long week.
I am a FTM and may eat my words some day...
Baby backpacks/carriers whatever the hell you want to call them drive me insane. You look ridiculous, your baby looks uncomfortable as fuck and I just don't get it. Yes you have your hands free but you also appear to be suffocating your baby and cutting off blood supply to all it's extremities. The hippy slings don't bother me as much but still.
Its right up there with kids on leashes...
Again, i don't know your situation mama and am FTM myself but its my opinion right?
@SweetnSassy23 Not that I would be crossing my legs if baby decided she just wanted to come a bit early, but how would thinking that 37 weeks is full term even be a thing? I was my mom's first baby and I came at around 37 weeks, but although I was considered healthy and ready, I was also most certainly early.
I should clarify that I am genuinely asking because I am confused and if people actually think this, I'm on the same page with you.
They might be getting it from their Dr? Every Dr I've seen during my pregnancy this far has referred to 37 weeks as full term as well. I've been told anywhere from 37-42 is full term and depends on certain factors but I didn't ask for elaboration.
Also good to know. @LiveNLove44 's response was also really helpful. I genuinely only know what I have learned from my pregnancy this year, so am not aware of updates of terminology or medical phrasing that have happened recently. Frankly, I'm one of the people who would love it if baby girl decided she wanted to make an earlier appearance (within reason of course!). I don't think my mom was exactly disappointed that I came a solid 2.5 plus weeks before my official due date. I would never induce unless my midwife insisted it was medically necessary, but if I make it to week 41 and still have no baby, I will probably not exactly be throwing a party.
Ditto. I would love for my son to come mid September instead of Oct!!
UO: I jist can't with the non-spelling. I'm a middle school English teacher, and I truly see the horrific things that are happening to our language because of text speak.my kids literally can't spell "because". I get phone typing (doing it now). Really, I do. Its just....ugh. I'd rather see spelling errors than thru/gr8/c u l8r/ etc.
@kaseyhunter85 I did a lot of research on these as I wasn't sure how I felt about them. Definitely with you on the leashes thing. Apparently child-wearing has a long and very successful history with tons of advantages. With that said, you are totally right, some of them are really awful for your baby. Others are actually designed to be one of the better ways to transport baby and develop a bond through contact. The one I'm looking at even facilitates easy breastfeeding. No suffocation included, and completely supportive.
My nieces like them way better than the stroller. They get to be part of the action. All depends on what works best for you though.
Not sure this counts as an UO but my fiancé keeps referring to the baby as "the kid" and it's driving me insane. He'll say "well when the kid gets here" and "we'll need someone to watch the kid" and "I'm going to be a dad for the first time. The kid is due is october."
BABY!!!!! He's a baby!!! Not a kid.
I might just snap.
I've told him it bugs me too and he keeps doing it.
My UO is that I get a bit frustrated with all the posts worrying about their pregnancy. I try to be kind and compassionate, but I think it's a good reflection of this modern health paranoia in our society. I am choosing to not get worked up about any health concern unless it's one of the "red flag" symptoms. I personally think pregnancy is the most natural, stable, healthy thing we can do with our bodies. I really have a difficult time with the whole line of thinking around pregnancy being a medical condition.
I will say that there are people will real health problems, and I'm sure it is bothersome to them that these other posts almost trivialize it. I can't tell you how many times I've typed "see your doctor" on this site. What's the point?
BrooklynBroussard I think you said it quiet perfectly! There are so many posts regarding things that are easy enough to discuss with your doctor... or even just google! We pay way too much to see our doctors and deliver a baby, they can take all our phone calls!
I posted a thread about my baby possibly having a pelvic kidney and asking to see if anyone else knew anyone with one or was in the same boat, barely any feedback! Which may be a good thing because maybe nobody else is in the same boat but it seems that the same types of posts over and over again get so many responses.
Baby wearing is the awesome when it works. My kid hated it. She liked to face out, which most carriers don't offer. However, when she was older (1ish?), we got the coolest backpack for her from REI to take her hiking and to cart her around Europe. Sooooo much better than a stroller
That said, I would say 89.4 % of my mom friends baby wore for a while. New babies love hearing mom's heartbeat and you can eat lunch without screaming. Winners all around.
This is my first UO I typically just read and occasionally like but damnit its been a long week.
I am a FTM and may eat my words some day...
Baby backpacks/carriers whatever the hell you want to call them drive me insane. You look ridiculous, your baby looks uncomfortable as fuck and I just don't get it. Yes you have your hands free but you also appear to be suffocating your baby and cutting off blood supply to all it's extremities. The hippy slings don't bother me as much but still.
Its right up there with kids on leashes...
Again, i don't know your situation mama and am FTM myself but its my opinion right?
When I was a FTM mom I also posted an post about leashes on children and backpacks. I even compared the leashes to pets. THen I became a mom.
Child-wearing is one of the best things and doing research there are a lot of different styles and you need to do what is comfortable for you. But I wore my second one and will with this one. It's easier than car seat transport, it is bonding, and it limits any contact with people I don't want to be all in their face. Not to mention I was able to actually get things done considering he was very needy.
Leashes while I still do not use them I do not judge anyone for doing so. Toddlers are explorers and they cannot comprehend the dangers or be trusted to follow all instructions at that age. Some are more curious than others. WHen you are at a large airport, fair, event, zoo etc there is NOTHING scarier than thinking you lost your child for a second, and let me say it takes literally a second to be out of sight. If wearing a bear on their back keeps them happy to explore and keeps them safe, Rock It.
My UO is that i hate when people get all "yay we know science" when the biggest thing in science is that it evolves and changes. Facts are only facts until they aren't anymore. I also get very annoyed
This is my first UO I typically just read and occasionally like but damnit its been a long week.
I am a FTM and may eat my words some day...
Baby backpacks/carriers whatever the hell you want to call them drive me insane. You look ridiculous, your baby looks uncomfortable as fuck and I just don't get it. Yes you have your hands free but you also appear to be suffocating your baby and cutting off blood supply to all it's extremities. The hippy slings don't bother me as much but still.
Its right up there with kids on leashes...
Again, i don't know your situation mama and am FTM myself but its my opinion right?
Babywearing in a proper carrier, done correctly is a heck of a lot better for your baby than bucket car seats and strollers. I get itchy when people use the crotch dangler type carriers or when I see a baby go from car seat to stroller to car seat with no contact. We babywear exclusively the first few months and then switch it up. It's great for bfing while shopping or running errands. Kids on leashes is not even remotely equivalent. There is research on babywearing and it's actually beneficial.
UO: I jist can't with the non-spelling. I'm a middle school English teacher, and I truly see the horrific things that are happening to our language because of text speak.my kids literally can't spell "because". I get phone typing (doing it now). Really, I do. Its just....ugh. I'd rather see spelling errors than thru/gr8/c u l8r/ etc.
I feel like autotext might help this issue. It's harder to abbreviate than to just type the word. I go insane when I post and then realize there are errors. I'm almost always on my phone or kindle so I'm always getting screwed by autotext.
I don't regret my choice, and I would have liked to be more educated. The shock alone took a lot to bounce back from. I did get a test this time just so I could go to a more equipped hospital if necessary and have the genetic pediatrician available, plus my risks go up seeing I have a son with t21 already. I would have been a much bigger worrywart the first time.
I am happy to answer questions, but time, place, and intention factor a lot I get people who say "Dont you wish yougot tested and just tried again?" IN FRONT OF HIM. Ugh. That is what bugs me. Sorry to vent. I love Vincent and he is the biggest light in my life and brings much more joy than sorrow to the world... but people are ignorant.
Oh my gosh I would slap a bitch. As if a child with downs isnt a blessing! If you HAVE to say something so rotten, at least have the decency to not do it in front of the kid.. Gosh I'd be so angry in that situation. Why would you have tested and "just tried again", you have a gorgeous little boy and if people cant see that, theyre the ones with the problem.
I did opt to test when they found a soft marker on my little one, but just so we'd know and be able to prepare like you said. If my baby girl had tested positive she'd have still been a blessing. Just try again, pff, where do people get the nerve?! Sorry to rant with you there, but gosh that gets me angry. I'm SO sorry you have to deal with people being that ridiculously rude.
I will never use a leash but I have a child that better helps me understand the need for one. I just can't get past the fact that it's a leash. My kids would drink water out of a dish too but I use a cup And I call my youngest the puppy because she plays in toilet water every chance she gets.no need to blur the lines with my little wild ones any more. Lol. (And yes I am joking/teasing, do what you want with your puppies errr kids).
I hate it when people call a pasta salad just "salad" when it's really a bowl of noodles. Stop it. Don't tell me you're bringing salad and then bring a pasta dish. I don't care if you bring a pasta dish, but call it what it is, pasta salad, not just salad. Same goes for you over there you jello/whipped cream with a scant amount of fruit; you are also not salad.
@komorebi I think it's important to remember that all scientific fact is not created equally! Some scientific theory can be tested more conclusively than a lot of observable science. I think sometimes people drop what they think is a science bomb, and we all side eye their lack of understanding.
I totally agree. I've done a lot of reading on biological anthropology since becoming a mother and I feel it's important to look at the infant as the dependent creature that it is. James McKenna has done a lot of really interesting research on sleeping and the biological imperatives of newborns.
I hate it when people call a pasta salad just "salad" when it's really a bowl of noodles. Stop it. Don't tell me you're bringing salad and then bring a pasta dish. I don't care if you bring a pasta dish, but call it what it is, pasta salad, not just salad. Same goes for you over there you jello/whipped cream with a scant amount of fruit; you are also not salad.
I have never heard of this. We specify each kind of salad. Pasta Salad, Macaroni Salad, Italian Potato Salad, Brocoli Salad etc. That would drive me bonkers. If I heard just salad I would expect lettuce.
I hate it when people call a pasta salad just "salad" when it's really a bowl of noodles. Stop it. Don't tell me you're bringing salad and then bring a pasta dish. I don't care if you bring a pasta dish, but call it what it is, pasta salad, not just salad. Same goes for you over there you jello/whipped cream with a scant amount of fruit; you are also not salad.
My in-laws are Puerto Rican and they say barbeque to mean rotisserie chicken. Do you know I almost cried after waiting for them to get back with actual bbq only to realize it wasn't? Lol. And I totally agree, you must use the word "pasta" for a salad with pasta!
The biggest UO I have is that 78% of the time, I wish I never got pregnant. (It used to be 100% of the time, so I'm getting better.) I am pregnancy's biggest advocate, don't get me wrong, I think I just made a poorly timed decision for myself because of my age.
My UO opinion that is less heavy is that I HATE the total disregard for grammar here. I don't even care if that makes me a big B, it blows. I'm not talking about an obvious auto-correct mistake or simple misspelling, I'm talking about people whose posts I can not even read because my brain can't go that slow, it hurts. (At first I actually tagged someone here, then deleted it because I guess that would be mean. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, I just want to be able to read your posts.)
Last UO: I WANT A CIGARETTE. (I quit. I just really want one.)
Re: UO Thursday
My words (why is the quote box not working?!): It's super interesting to me to see how quickly terms or medical knowledge shift, but I love it because that means that the medical community is in a constant process of learning and becoming better (right?). When I was pregnant with DD, 37 was considered full term by most sources I read. I remember reading as much as I could at that point about how important each week is in my DD's development. I even went so far as to look at average ACT/SAT scores by week a child is born (notice I said average and did not identify outliers). It helped me to feel good about keeping her in as long as she needed instead of wishing I could just be done. Everyone's pregnancy is different (are we tired of that phrase yet?), but the last 3 weeks were really challenging for me mentally. I couldn't do a lot of the things I wanted to do and the physical pain and discomfort I had were wearing me down. I totally understand when women celebrate being "full term" even if it isn't 40 weeks because I think it means to many of them that the end is really close! It also frustrates me when women try to get labor started on their own just because they've hit a certain week.
yes momma!!!!!!!!! Yes this exactly ....I say the same thing ..my son constantly want soday or chips or crap all because other kids in his class have it...the kicker HE DOEANT EVEN LIKE THEM AS MUCH!!!!! the junk food not the kids lolzzz....what is your view on the water bottle, I get so much crap from dh for sending a bottle of water with my son to school, but I prefer him drinking water then anything else wch BTW my son can't go a day w.o!
I actually called a mom one time because it was so bad. The response I got was , " Oh I had him pack his own lunch. I guess he was not choosing the right things". Haha you think... He is 10 years old!
yes momma!!!!!!!!! Yes this exactly ....I say the same thing ..my son constantly want soday or chips or crap all because other kids in his class have it...the kicker HE DOEANT EVEN LIKE THEM AS MUCH!!!!! the junk food not the kids lolzzz....what is your view on the water bottle, I get so much crap from dh for sending a bottle of water with my son to school, but I prefer him drinking water then anything else wch BTW my son can't go a day w.o!
My son will be sent with his own water bottle. Water fountains gross me out. So many mouths/ germs - yuck!
People are so dumb.
totally gross! And because I wanted him to prefer water over juice or soda, we had started this way way b4 school started ! Glad to say he's a healthy active young boy!
Not that I'm complaining about people generally being lovely folks (in fact, it rocks!), but I want to use at least ONE zinger for the stupid question/ belly rub/ ridiculous comment by a stranger!
Is that weird? It's weird. Whatever. I'm sure when I'm a balloon in Septemebr I'll get my chance!
I am happy to answer questions, but time, place, and intention factor a lot
Ditto. I would love for my son to come mid September instead of Oct!!
BABY!!!!! He's a baby!!! Not a kid.
I might just snap.
I've told him it bugs me too and he keeps doing it.
That said, I would say 89.4 % of my mom friends baby wore for a while. New babies love hearing mom's heartbeat and you can eat lunch without screaming. Winners all around.
Any spelling errors??? I tried this time hahaha
Babywearing in a proper carrier, done correctly is a heck of a lot better for your baby than bucket car seats and strollers. I get itchy when people use the crotch dangler type carriers or when I see a baby go from car seat to stroller to car seat with no contact. We babywear exclusively the first few months and then switch it up. It's great for bfing while shopping or running errands. Kids on leashes is not even remotely equivalent. There is research on babywearing and it's actually beneficial.
And I call my youngest the puppy because she plays in toilet water every chance she gets.no need to blur the lines with my little wild ones any more. Lol. (And yes I am joking/teasing, do what you want with your puppies errr kids).
My in-laws are Puerto Rican and they say barbeque to mean rotisserie chicken. Do you know I almost cried after waiting for them to get back with actual bbq only to realize it wasn't? Lol. And I totally agree, you must use the word "pasta" for a salad with pasta!