UO on TB... I understand some old posts are useful, but A- sometimes technology is a PITA and won't search well. B- sometimes a person just needs to get some new, fresh thoughts from peers. Or wants to get a name opinion from this group versus just the name board. Or just rant. Or they ask question A and get answers or opinions that aren't what they wanted to know. Whatever the situation... I feel bad when a person gets assaulted with crabby messages to search or post elsewhere. It's just not necessary, IMO. It's easier to just not respond if it bugs me. I get we are all entitled to post and respond however we choose, and that we are strangers, but "honest opinions" sometimes goes a little over the top for me.
Non Bump UO- I am one of those who doesn't see pregnancy as a wonderful experience that I will look back on fondly. I truly can't wait to be a mom, but being pregnant sucks. I hate all the ppl who keep telling me that I will miss it. They might & more power to them, but sorry, just not me.
My UO is people feeling the need to name my child. Just because we have not decided on a name doesn't mean we want your random off the wall suggestions!
My UO: I'm not a bacon fan. If I ever need it for something I buy that yellow box kind that you just put in the microwave for 10 seconds. I hate that it makes my house reek of bacon for the whole day, and I hate cleaning up the grease!
I cannot do mashed potatoes since being pregnant, but any other form I will eat them all. The texture just really skeeves me out now. And I will put bacon on bacon, it makes everything better.
UO- I'm not a huge fan of the Kardashians as humans, although I do watch the shows...but I honestly feel bad for the backlash Kim has gotten in the past couple days. Not everyone enjoys barfing all the time and having acid reflux and having pains in your hips so bad you can't walk and crying all the time. Pregnancy is different for everyone and I can't judge someone for hating the journey.
I feel odd calling the baby by the name we've picked out. And it really weirds me out when other people do. I always want to tell people to stop calling her that.
I haven't been digging random people congratulating me or asking when he's due/what we're having. I don't know why, but I feel like it's all polite small talk and I really don't care for it. It's not that I don't like talking about him, I just don't like awkward small talk, especially about my unborn child.
I feel odd calling the baby by the name we've picked out. And it really weirds me out when other people do. I always want to tell people to stop calling her that.
Yes! This is so me... It's making me second guess our name that we have picked.
I feel odd calling the baby by the name we've picked out. And it really weirds me out when other people do. I always want to tell people to stop calling her that.
Yes! This is so me... It's making me second guess our name that we have picked.
Same boat. I can't say her name outloud too much or I'm afraid I'll hate the name!
I haven't been digging random people congratulating me or asking when he's due/what we're having. I don't know why, but I feel like it's all polite small talk and I really don't care for it. It's not that I don't like talking about him, I just don't like awkward small talk, especially about my unborn child.
I hate when people go "how r u feeling?" So I reply with "good how r u?" & of course they sit there and tell me a story of how they feel & I'm just sitting there thinking IDGAF I only asked cuz u did & I was being polite lol. No one asks "how r u feeling?" & wants a real answer other then "good" at least not when u don't really know that person.
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I feel odd calling the baby by the name we've picked out. And it really weirds me out when other people do. I always want to tell people to stop calling her that.
Yes! This is so me... It's making me second guess our name that we have picked.
Same boat. I can't say her name outloud too much or I'm afraid I'll hate the name!
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With our daughter, we had the name Christina Melody picked out and called her that all the time, and so did everyone else. A couple weeks before her arrival we stumbled on the name Cambria and it meant "beautiful and full of life" and we were hooked. This time around we've stuck with Oliver but we don't call him that while he's still incubating, I lovingly call him Chubba Wubba because of his gorgeous little chunky cheeks.
Another UO, I hate, hate, hate the term "Bubby" I do not want my son being called "Bubby" by my in-laws or husband or anyone else. The one and only person who won't grate on my every last nerve for calling Oliver that would be my daughter.
How can anybody dislike mashed potatoes?
I prefer boxed mashed potatoes.
I know, something is wrong with me!
Also bacon! Yummmmmm!
I'm a mashed potato snob, but this summer a nasty dental procedure coincided with a craving for "Potato Buds" and my husband whipped that shit up with about a gallon of butter....
I know she's already been used once in this thread but....
How can anybody dislike mashed potatoes?
I prefer boxed mashed potatoes.
I know, something is wrong with me!
Also bacon! Yummmmmm!
I'm a mashed potato snob, but this summer a nasty dental procedure coincided with a craving for "Potato Buds" and my husband whipped that shit up with about a gallon of butter....
I know she's already been used once in this thread but....
I can't see most images for whatever reasons, but since you mentioned butter and we've been talking about southern foods I'm going to assume this is a pic of Paula Dean. My UO. I can't stand her. I lived down the road from her until a few months ago and she is a gigantic bitch. My former boss was her neighbor and her husband tried to buy the house we were living in for his kids. She has a reputation in her hometown for stealing recipes and is not allowed in many of the restaurants in Savannah. My bf (who used to manage restaurants in Savannah) has had to turn her away at the door.
ETA: I can't with the words making sense today. I was not living with my former boss. Michael tried to buy the house I was living in with my bf.
If there's something strange underneath the hood. Who you gonna call? Your Doctor. If there's something weird and it don't look good. Who you gonna call? Your Doctor. Immediately. If it's new, painful, and possibly pregnancy related get your ass off the internet and call your doctor. It's for your health and your child's.
I haven't been digging random people congratulating me or asking when he's due/what we're having. I don't know why, but I feel like it's all polite small talk and I really don't care for it. It's not that I don't like talking about him, I just don't like awkward small talk, especially about my unborn child.
I hate when people go "how r u feeling?" So I reply with "good how r u?" & of course they sit there and tell me a story of how they feel & I'm just sitting there thinking IDGAF I only asked cuz u did & I was being polite lol. No one asks "how r u feeling?" & wants a real answer other then "good" at least not when u don't really know that person.
Maybe I'm a weirdo but I love if I haven't seen someone in awhile and when I ask how they are they give me a real answer. If someone asks me, depending on how I'm feeling and if I feel like sharing I'll give them a short and sweet. Lol, I don't sit there and complain or update them on my leg hair or anything. Just something light. If I see someone I really don't care to hear how they are or just not feeling like talking (which is happening more and more lately!) I don't ask. I'll say something dorky like something's on sale here at the store or it was a nice day to come to this park. Or something. I'm not a niceties person, which might be part of the reason I'm such an awkward person. Lol.
I haven't been digging random people congratulating me or asking when he's due/what we're having. I don't know why, but I feel like it's all polite small talk and I really don't care for it. It's not that I don't like talking about him, I just don't like awkward small talk, especially about my unborn child.
YES! I work in hospitality, so I see a lot of people coming and going at work and have to make small talk frequently (How's your trip so far? Looks like it's shaping up to be a beautiful day, certainly a change in weather from what you're used to, etc.). Sometimes people ask me when the baby is due, or what I'm having, during our first interactions together and it just feels so awkward. Like, maybe they really are genuinely interested, but I definitely feel like it's a weird thing to ask somebody who is, at that point, a total stranger.
I know it's Friday, but I just came up with one. I'm so over people telling me when I "have to have" this baby. Usually it's because they want it to be born on their birthday or some other date that is significant to them. These are usually fringe people too - like my grandma's old neighbor or someone I vaguely know at work.
Couple things - I "have to have" this baby when baby decides it's time. Why would an acquaintance's child's birth date impact you in the least? Once the child is here, I very much doubt you'll even think twice about it. It just strikes me as such a stupid thing to say to someone. I'm finding it hard to even respond politely anymore because I've heard this crap so many times.
I know it's Friday, but I just came up with one. I'm so over people telling me when I "have to have" this baby. Usually it's because they want it to be born on their birthday or some other date that is significant to them. These are usually fringe people too - like my grandma's old neighbor or someone I vaguely know at work.
Couple things - I "have to have" this baby when baby decides it's time. Why would an acquaintance's child's birth date impact you in the least? Once the child is here, I very much doubt you'll even think twice about it. It just strikes me as such a stupid thing to say to someone. I'm finding it hard to even respond politely anymore because I've heard this crap so many times.
Some woman at my SIL's shower told me "I was going to have to wait until Nov 14 to have my baby so it could have the same birthday as her."
So, first of all, I don't know this person at all...and, I'm due Nov 1. Sooooo, I have to go TWO WEEKS past my due date cause, why????!!! I'm going to stab you with a letter opener.
I know it's Friday, but I just came up with one. I'm so over people telling me when I "have to have" this baby. Usually it's because they want it to be born on their birthday or some other date that is significant to them. These are usually fringe people too - like my grandma's old neighbor or someone I vaguely know at work.
Couple things - I "have to have" this baby when baby decides it's time. Why would an acquaintance's child's birth date impact you in the least? Once the child is here, I very much doubt you'll even think twice about it. It just strikes me as such a stupid thing to say to someone. I'm finding it hard to even respond politely anymore because I've heard this crap so many times.
People do this to me too and I agree it's always randoms. Like my husband's BFF's father....okayyyy. No dude, no waiting for your stupid birthday.
I know it's Friday, but I just came up with one. I'm so over people telling me when I "have to have" this baby. Usually it's because they want it to be born on their birthday or some other date that is significant to them. These are usually fringe people too - like my grandma's old neighbor or someone I vaguely know at work.
Couple things - I "have to have" this baby when baby decides it's time. Why would an acquaintance's child's birth date impact you in the least? Once the child is here, I very much doubt you'll even think twice about it. It just strikes me as such a stupid thing to say to someone. I'm finding it hard to even respond politely anymore because I've heard this crap so many times.
I get this all the time too and most times it doesn't bother me but it's starting to get on my nerves. My MIL has even gone as far as to give us a list of dates that we can't have the baby because of trips her and my FIL have planned or because of certain things she has at work and won't be able to take off due. Are you kidding me?!
@CharminglySouthern I had my southern card taken away a very long time ago because I hate sweet tea. There I have said it born and raised in the south and hate sweet tea.
There's actually a comedian that does a funny bit on that! I always ask for hall sweet half unsweetened.
I went to Chil Fil A the other day and ordered a half sweet tea and the girl at the register said "what do you want the other half to be?" Lol.
It weirds me out that people at work tell me I don't look pregnant from behind. WTF does that even mean? I mean, I'm glad you're saying my ass isn't huge, but it' such a weird comment to make...
@CharminglySouthern I had my southern card taken away a very long time ago because I hate sweet tea. There I have said it born and raised in the south and hate sweet tea.
There's actually a comedian that does a funny bit on that! I always ask for hall sweet half unsweetened.
I went to Chil Fil A the other day and ordered a half sweet tea and the girl at the register said "what do you want the other half to be?" Lol.
Re: UO Thursday
Non Bump UO- I am one of those who doesn't see pregnancy as a wonderful experience that I will look back on fondly. I truly can't wait to be a mom, but being pregnant sucks. I hate all the ppl who keep telling me that I will miss it. They might & more power to them, but sorry, just not me.
Eta- I mean BL. not a tomato fan.
And seriously, how do you not love bacon!!! I keep reminding my husband to go to Costco, their Alder (sp?) smoked bacon is AMAZING!
UO- I'm not a huge fan of the Kardashians as humans, although I do watch the shows...but I honestly feel bad for the backlash Kim has gotten in the past couple days. Not everyone enjoys barfing all the time and having acid reflux and having pains in your hips so bad you can't walk and crying all the time. Pregnancy is different for everyone and I can't judge someone for hating the journey.
I hate when people go "how r u feeling?" So I reply with "good how r u?" & of course they sit there and tell me a story of how they feel & I'm just sitting there thinking IDGAF I only asked cuz u did & I was being polite lol. No one asks "how r u feeling?" & wants a real answer other then "good" at least not when u don't really know that person.
With our daughter, we had the name Christina Melody picked out and called her that all the time, and so did everyone else. A couple weeks before her arrival we stumbled on the name Cambria and it meant "beautiful and full of life" and we were hooked. This time around we've stuck with Oliver but we don't call him that while he's still incubating, I lovingly call him Chubba Wubba because of his gorgeous little chunky cheeks.
Another UO, I hate, hate, hate the term "Bubby" I do not want my son being called "Bubby" by my in-laws or husband or anyone else. The one and only person who won't grate on my every last nerve for calling Oliver that would be my daughter.
I can't see most images for whatever reasons, but since you mentioned butter and we've been talking about southern foods I'm going to assume this is a pic of Paula Dean. My UO. I can't stand her. I lived down the road from her until a few months ago and she is a gigantic bitch. My former boss was her neighbor and her husband tried to buy the house we were living in for his kids. She has a reputation in her hometown for stealing recipes and is not allowed in many of the restaurants in Savannah. My bf (who used to manage restaurants in Savannah) has had to turn her away at the door.
ETA: I can't with the words making sense today. I was not living with my former boss. Michael tried to buy the house I was living in with my bf.
If I see someone I really don't care to hear how they are or just not feeling like talking (which is happening more and more lately!) I don't ask. I'll say something dorky like something's on sale here at the store or it was a nice day to come to this park. Or something.
I'm not a niceties person, which might be part of the reason I'm such an awkward person. Lol.
It weirds me out that people at work tell me I don't look pregnant from behind. WTF does that even mean? I mean, I'm glad you're saying my ass isn't huge, but it' such a weird comment to make...