U/O Thursday!

Glamgirl25 · July 2015

Let's hear them!

Glamgirl25 · July 2015

Here is mine. I don't see anything wrong with 2nd baby showers and personally never heard of it being an issue prior to the bump.

MarleneG88 · July 2015

I've been waiting for this since Tuesday!!

My uo is that pigs are seriously not cute, and no one should want them as a pet. I hate seeing fb posts of baby pig pictures and girls saying, "aww I want one!" I mean yuck! They're dirty and stinky. And yummy. So no, no pet pigs, and if I see you walking one I will laugh at you.

Just to explain, my dd has been watching a lot of peppa pig. I think I have some serious deep seeded hatred of that damn pig to work on.

Glamgirl25 · July 2015

I have another one I think the people who are up in arms about Ben Affleck and Jennifer's divorce are nuts you don't even know these people. I saw so many posts about how sad people were

Glamgirl25 · July 2015

MarleneG88 said:
I've been waiting for this since Tuesday!!

My uo is that pigs are seriously not cute, and no one should want them as a pet. I hate seeing fb posts of baby pig pictures and girls saying, "aww I want one!" I mean yuck! They're dirty and stinky. And yummy. So no, no pet pigs, and if I see you walking one I will laugh at you.

Just to explain, my dd has been watching a lot of peppa pig. I think I have some serious deep seeded hatred of that damn pig to work on.

Oh no I love Peppa Pig

Embrace the piggy lol

Sovvy · July 2015

In general TB has a stick up its behind about a lot of dumb stuff (like second showers).

steph_pegasus · July 2015

I hate it when people ask me if I have a gender preference for this baby.
I truly don't, and there's no point in having one anyway because it can't be controlled. Just looking forward to a happy healthy baby

danasphillips · July 2015

Regarding showers, this is not an issue with TB having a stick up its butt. It's just proper etiquette. The Knot and TB are wedding and baby sites, so they are going to stand by traditional etiquette. If you want a second shower, go for it, as I am sure there are ways to do it tastefully, but don't act like TB is in the wrong for relaying correct info.

RunnerMeg · July 2015

StephPegasus said:
I hate it when people ask me if I have a gender preference for this baby.
I truly don't, and there's no point in having one anyway because it can't be controlled. Just looking forward to a happy healthy baby

Yes! The other week a friend asked me if I was "team healthy baby or if I had a preference". I felt like saying - oh, we're team birth defects as long as it's definitely a boy.

Ugh, see! I don't even feel right joking about it.

BabyFeld · July 2015

I think it's been said before, but people who say 'we' are expecting really annoy me. Like 'we're 8 weeks today!'/'we're due jan' etc. Uh, no, no you're not. Frankly it's just disturbing.

BrieJolly · July 2015

In regards to second showers, I have a good friend of mine who is having her third baby and now her third baby shower. I do find it a bit ridiculous. I had another friend last year who had her second baby, it was a different gender so she had a smaller shower but she also had a diaper shower the same day that the SO's were all invited too. It just felt like a massive money grab.

This is my second. My family is very against second ahowers. I have had another friend offer to throw a small shower for me if I'd like and I think I would like it. My DD's birthday is at the end of February so if this babe is another DD I really will not need much if anything in the way of clothes though.

Anywho I guess my u\o is about second and third showers being made to feel a money grab. I'm not totally against them if they are low key and small.

steph_pegasus · July 2015

BabyFeld said:
I think it's been said before, but people who say 'we' are expecting really annoy me. Like 'we're 8 weeks today!'/'we're due jan' etc. Uh, no, no you're not. Frankly it's just disturbing.

I think it's okay to say "we are having a baby," because you know, co-parenting and all. But I'd only ever say "I am pregnant."

fragglemom · July 2015

My uo is that I don't want visitors at the hospital once the baby is born. The grandparents are welcome but that's it. I would much rather have an open house once we've settled in at home than to have people drop in on me throughout my recovery and newbie breast feeding sessions.

Paige6410 · July 2015

My shower with DS1 was almost 8 years ago, so regardless of the sex, my mom wants to do a little something. I think after 5+ years between showers it is acceptable. What gets me about showers are people that plan their own. That's where I feel like people are being gift grabby.

My UO: Peoole need to stay the hell out of the water on the Carolina coasts. You couldn't pay me to go into the ocean over there right now. I get that it's rare to be attacked, blah blah blah, but it's a little out of control over the last month. No thanks.

steph_pegasus · July 2015

@jessfragione just tell all of your family/friends ahead of time so no one gets their nose out of joint about it.
Especially because at this point there's just no way of knowing how the birth is going to go, I think that's a great policy.

Emott13 · July 2015

Mine this week is kinda political. Some networks are stopping airing Dukes of Hazzard because of the recurring images of the confederate flag and all that current political drama... I love that show, come on!

MarleneG88 · July 2015

Emott13 said:
Mine this week is kinda political. Some networks are stopping airing Dukes of Hazzard because of the recurring images of the confederate flag and all that current political drama... I love that show, come on!

I agree. It's never bothered anyone, until now?? Just silly I think. It's a silly show, that's all

paigeyferd · July 2015

Oh, man. I've waited all week for this thread. Mine is this: the huge elastic headband bows on baby girls, especially ones that are under a year. Hate. Hate. Hate. Your baby is precious and beautiful, and has the rest of her life (once she has hair) to wear bows, flowers, and feathers on her head. NOTE: Not all bows are evil. I am a fan of the small, tasteful ones that are actually being used to hold back hair. My hate is very specifically aimed at the elastic ones.

steph_pegasus · July 2015

paigeyferd said:
Oh, man. I've waited all week for this thread. Mine is this: the huge elastic headband bows on baby girls, especially ones that are under a year. Hate. Hate. Hate. Your baby is precious and beautiful, and has the rest of her life (once she has hair) to wear bows, flowers, and feathers on her head. NOTE: Not all bows are evil. I am a fan of the small, tasteful ones that are actually being used to hold back hair. My hate is very specifically aimed at the elastic ones.

Also when infant girls' fingernails and toenails are painted. There's no way a 6 month old told you she wanted that done, let alone picked the color. A 2 yr old is another story, but babies? Come on.

danasphillips · July 2015

jessfragione said:
My uo is that I don't want visitors at the hospital once the baby is born. The grandparents are welcome but that's it. I would much rather have an open house once we've settled in at home than to have people drop in on me throughout my recovery and newbie breast feeding sessions.

I'm not even allowing grandparents this time around. Even with just the four of them, it felt like a circus and caused me so much anxiety. Nurses are in and out of the room constantly to check on how you are recovering. Between that and trying to figure out breastfeeding, having to coordinate visitors was stressful, especially since MIL doesn't respect any boundaries.

Monilee1017 · July 2015

I don't know why but it really irritates me when people like their own facebook post/picture. Obviously you wouldn't have posted it if you didn't. Edit to fix won't to wouldn't

Emott13 · July 2015

StephPegasus said:

paigeyferd said:
Oh, man. I've waited all week for this thread. Mine is this: the huge elastic headband bows on baby girls, especially ones that are under a year. Hate. Hate. Hate. Your baby is precious and beautiful, and has the rest of her life (once she has hair) to wear bows, flowers, and feathers on her head. NOTE: Not all bows are evil. I am a fan of the small, tasteful ones that are actually being used to hold back hair. My hate is very specifically aimed at the elastic ones.
Also when infant girls' fingernails and toenails are painted. There's no way a 6 month old told you she wanted that done, let alone picked the color. A 2 yr old is another story, but babies? Come on.

I admit I was one to use an elastic bow. Even when wearing pink my baldie always got "what a handsome guy!" and I got sick of correcting people. X_X But I totally agree with the nail painting! (And ear piercing- I saw a baby girl get pierced in the mall when I was pregnant and it scarred me for life!)

steph_pegasus · July 2015

@Monilee1017 it's like giving yourself a high five. :-q

MarleneG88 · July 2015

Monilee1017 said:
I don't know why but it really irritates me when people like their own facebook post/picture. Obviously you won't have posted it if you didn't.

OMG omg yes!! I have a friend that after a few days will like her own pic so it'll pop back up in the time line, I'm assuming so that ppl will see it again and hopefully like it that time!! Argh!!!

danasphillips · July 2015

Emott13 said:

StephPegasus said:

paigeyferd said:
Oh, man. I've waited all week for this thread. Mine is this: the huge elastic headband bows on baby girls, especially ones that are under a year. Hate. Hate. Hate. Your baby is precious and beautiful, and has the rest of her life (once she has hair) to wear bows, flowers, and feathers on her head. NOTE: Not all bows are evil. I am a fan of the small, tasteful ones that are actually being used to hold back hair. My hate is very specifically aimed at the elastic ones.
Also when infant girls' fingernails and toenails are painted. There's no way a 6 month old told you she wanted that done, let alone picked the color. A 2 yr old is another story, but babies? Come on.
I admit I was one to use an elastic bow. Even when wearing pink my baldie always got "what a handsome guy!" and I got sick of correcting people. X_X But I totally agree with the nail painting! (And ear piercing- I saw a baby girl get pierced in the mall when I was pregnant and it scarred me for life!)

The idea of someone puncturing my baby in a mall is just... No.

Paige6410 · July 2015

I was a manager at Claire's and the first few infants I pierced I teared up.
I remember going with my mom for my 5th birthday. I'll wait until my hypothetical daughter can ask and help care for them.

aphilli8 · July 2015

I think it's silly to leave the doctors office and then immediately post on here questions you have about your appt. Did you not ask the doc yourself? If you did, and just simply aren't satisfied with the answer don't you think another MEDICAL professional is who you should seek a second opinion from? We're all adults and we are all our own advocates when it comes to our healthcare. If you have questions, ASK.

aphilli8 · July 2015

And you can pry the bows from my cold dead hands. My daughter rocked one everyday

mkatefin303 · July 2015

MarleneG88 said:
I've been waiting for this since Tuesday!!

My uo is that pigs are seriously not cute, and no one should want them as a pet. I hate seeing fb posts of baby pig pictures and girls saying, "aww I want one!" I mean yuck! They're dirty and stinky. And yummy. So no, no pet pigs, and if I see you walking one I will laugh at you.

Just to explain, my dd has been watching a lot of peppa pig. I think I have some serious deep seeded hatred of that damn pig to work on.

This is HILARIOUS!!

cawalp · July 2015

I guess my UO is when people make me feel bad for having a gender preference. It doesn't mean I will love the other gender any less if it should happen. I'm not against team green at all, in fact if I had a shred of patience I would consider it. I just wish people wouldn't make it seem like I'm already a bad mom.

steph_pegasus · July 2015

cawalp said:
I guess my UO is when people make me feel bad for having a gender preference. It doesn't mean I will love the other gender any less if it should happen. I'm not against team green at all, in fact if I had a shred of patience I would consider it. I just wish people wouldn't make it seem like I'm already a bad mom.

Its fine if you do.
Just that I really don't have a preference, and I don't like being asked - because it usually is asked in such a way as, "I bet you really want a boy this time because you already have a girl, huh?"

newcreation3386 · July 2015

I don't see anything wrong with having a baby shower if you have already had one. I have 4 kids and the only reason I had a shower for each kid is because I don't want the other ones growing up asking why the older sister got one but they didn't. That's sad. My first one was huge and way over the top cus my mom and mother in law planned it but it was nice. All my other ones since then we're just small and low key but I still felt that each baby deserved to have his or her own. To me it's about getting everyone together to celebrate another baby coming to the world and having fun and eating good food.

cawalp · July 2015

@StephPegasus
I wasn't aiming this at your post at all! I realize the frustration of being asked, I could imagine how bad it is if you're not finding out/have no preference.
This was more towards other boards that have said stuff like 'oh so if it's a girl you won't love it?' Those comments are absurd and absolutely not what any mom feels.

Monilee1017 · July 2015

I also hate the gender preference questions. I really do not care and I will be happy and will love my baby no matter. But I hate how everyone assumes I want a girl just because I have two boys. So that snot that I am always tells people I want a boy because I love the look they give me.

babybluu · July 2015

newcreation3386 said:
I don't see anything wrong with having a baby shower if you have already had one. I have 4 kids and the only reason I had a shower for each kid is because I don't want the other ones growing up asking why the older sister got one but they didn't. That's sad. My first one was huge and way over the top cus my mom and mother in law planned it but it was nice. All my other ones since then we're just small and low key but I still felt that each baby deserved to have his or her own. To me it's about getting everyone together to celebrate another baby coming to the world and having fun and eating good food.

Honest question... Do you really think the younger kids would care or even know they didn't have a baby shower? They're not even born yet when it happens. I have no idea if my mom had a baby shower with me, and I'm not sure if she had one with my other siblings. And if so, I wouldn't take it personal just because it's not like by the time I'm old enough to care, I'd be jealous that I didn't get a baby shower with a ton of diapers I no longer use, or a new potty seat, or the food that was served. Just wondering if you've had personal experience with this?
Maybe you could explain to the other kids the reason for a baby shower is to welcome a mother into motherhood and you were already a mother after the first baby. Idk. I do agree with the Good food part though. That's why I have to have a lot of parties because I don't wanna make a bunch of food for just me and dh lol

Anyways... My cute innocent little UO is that I don't think Ashton kutcher is attractive or funny. I can't stand him in any movie or show. especially that 70s show. It would be so much better without him.

danasphillips · July 2015

StephPegasus said:

cawalp said:
I guess my UO is when people make me feel bad for having a gender preference. It doesn't mean I will love the other gender any less if it should happen. I'm not against team green at all, in fact if I had a shred of patience I would consider it. I just wish people wouldn't make it seem like I'm already a bad mom.
Its fine if you do.
Just that I really don't have a preference, and I don't like being asked - because it usually is asked in such a way as, "I bet you really want a boy this time because you already have a girl, huh?"

This. I have a son and it's obnoxious how everyone automatically assumes I REALLY WANT a girl. Umm, no. I've known way too may people who received devastating news at their 20 week scan to care about what is between my child's legs.

Being team green this time around has made me ultra aware of our society's obsession with the whole "you need one of each" idea.

aphilli8 · July 2015

My mom had a shower with my older sister and didn't have one for me.

I'm still the favorite.

steph_pegasus · July 2015

@cawalp yeah people can be such d-bags. Because obviously if it's not the gender you want you're going to give it away and try again, huh? :-w

mrss128 · July 2015

I really hate that people think of blue as a boys only color. They think that just because I'm including light blue in my gender neutral nursery that I'm secretly hoping for a boy. Um no! I'm a girl and I like blue. I see no reason for this stupid stereotype.

aphilli8 · July 2015

Oh I have one.

I hope I have all girls, only because I don't want to have to deal with a daughter-in-law.

I've seen it so often on Internet forums, this one, my last BMB, another forum I used to frequent, etc. That I can't help but think it's the norm rather than the exception. I'm seriously baffled by some things that people find bitch worthy when it comes to MIL's. Are some warranted? Of course. But I think most of the time the "bitchee" is being the drama llama.

cawalp · July 2015

@aphilli8
I'm not sure what is more common but I think you hear more about the bad MILs because there is nothing really to rant about the good ones. That doesn't mean that you will be one of the crazy ones. My MIL is the nicest person in the entire world and even though sometimes it's an awkward relationship I still feel lucky to have her.

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