UO Thursday

jpierre91 · October 2015

I guess I will get this started this week...I kinda like the drive by piste who post dumb shit they make for very entertaining post and since I'm on bed rest i need all the entertainment i can get

MargaretC5 · October 2015

jpierre91 said:
I guess I will get this started this week...I kinda like the drive by piste who post dumb shit they make for very entertaining post and since I'm on bed rest i need all the entertainment i can get

Yep, it is like a car accident. You are annoyed the whole time you are sitting in traffic, but you drive by extra slow so you can see what happened.

My UO, I don't like headbands for baby girls. I just don't think they look cute.

Falchas · October 2015

I'm with you on the headbands, they just look so uncomfortable, all I can think about when I see them is itchy!

Elyse1384 · October 2015

My UO involves 2 side of an annoying topic (well... annoying to me), but I've noticed on TB that people "just know" this shit. The topic "When will I/you go into labor".

1. It drives me insane when women who are not being induced, having a c-section and/or have no medical reason for an adjusted DD say "Oh I know I'll be going early" or "I'm definitely going late". How the hell do you know? Did you consult the cards Miss Cleo? Did you look into your crystal ball? Even more annoying when they "know why". "Oh... well my Great Aunt Shirley went 1 week early with her 3rd baby, so that means I'll go a week early".

2. People who ask "So... when do you think you'll go into labor? Do you think you'll go early?". Ummm.... when contractions start? How the hell should I know. I'm adopted so I don't know when my Great Aunt Shirley delivered her 3rd...

BowWowBowie · October 2015

or the ones with the flowers that are almost as big as the baby's head!

Favoritemandms · October 2015

BowWowBowie said:

or the ones with the flowers that are almost as big as the baby's head!

Ugh, my niece wore these when she was teeny tiny. She was so adorable but I thought the GIANT flower detracted from her tiny cuteness.

BowWowBowie · October 2015

Let's not forget these gems.

I don't get slapping fake hair on your kid. It's so weird.

VexedMommy · October 2015

Elyse1384 said:

My UO involves 2 side of an annoying topic (well... annoying to me), but I've noticed on TB that people "just know" this shit. The topic "When will I/you go into labor".

1. It drives me insane when women who are not being induced, having a c-section and/or have no medical reason for an adjusted DD say "Oh I know I'll be going early" or "I'm definitely going late". How the hell do you know? Did you consult the cards Miss Cleo? Did you look into your crystal ball? Even more annoying when they "know why". "Oh... well my Great Aunt Shirley went 1 week early with her 3rd baby, so that means I'll go a week early".

2. People who ask "So... when do you think you'll go into labor? Do you think you'll go early?". Ummm.... when contractions start? How the hell should I know. I'm adopted so I don't know when my Great Aunt Shirley delivered her 3rd...

There's a baby pool in my office. The jackpot is up to a couple hundred dollars now. I'm asked when I think I'll go into labor pretty often. lol. I've also been promised lunches at Indian/Thai/Mexican (all spicy food) restaurants on certain dates and people casually wondering whether I'll do things like take the kids around Trick or Treating or stay at home. I find it amusing.

itstheblackwidowbaby · October 2015

VexedMommy said:

Elyse1384 said:

My UO involves 2 side of an annoying topic (well... annoying to me), but I've noticed on TB that people "just know" this shit. The topic "When will I/you go into labor".

1. It drives me insane when women who are not being induced, having a c-section and/or have no medical reason for an adjusted DD say "Oh I know I'll be going early" or "I'm definitely going late". How the hell do you know? Did you consult the cards Miss Cleo? Did you look into your crystal ball? Even more annoying when they "know why". "Oh... well my Great Aunt Shirley went 1 week early with her 3rd baby, so that means I'll go a week early".

2. People who ask "So... when do you think you'll go into labor? Do you think you'll go early?". Ummm.... when contractions start? How the hell should I know. I'm adopted so I don't know when my Great Aunt Shirley delivered her 3rd...

There's a baby pool in my office. The jackpot is up to a couple hundred dollars now. I'm asked when I think I'll go into labor pretty often. lol. I've also been promised lunches at Indian/Thai/Mexican (all spicy food) restaurants on certain dates and people casually wondering whether I'll do things like take the kids around Trick or Treating or stay at home. I find it amusing.

I think I've said it before already, but your coworkers seem (mostly) awesome.

Lsager424 · October 2015

My UO today-I don't understand the hoopla surrounding Halloween. Candy is awesome, but I really think it's a day for kids. Oh and I'm totally with PP on baby headbands.

lakesideknitter · October 2015

I'm totally on board with everyone who's sick of being pregnant, but I'm definitely not ready for baby to be here yet. In 6-ish weeks, there's going to be a whole new person here who depends on me for everything, 24/7. Can I just go back to the beginning of 2nd tri and start again from there? I wouldn't mind being pregnant for an extra few months if it meant more mental preparation! Deep breaths...

RaisingJulian · October 2015

Elyse1384 said:
My UO involves 2 side of an annoying topic (well... annoying to me), but I've noticed on TB that people "just know" this shit. The topic "When will I/you go into labor".

1. It drives me insane when women who are not being induced, having a c-section and/or have no medical reason for an adjusted DD say "Oh I know I'll be going early" or "I'm definitely going late". How the hell do you know? Did you consult the cards Miss Cleo? Did you look into your crystal ball? Even more annoying when they "know why". "Oh... well my Great Aunt Shirley went 1 week early with her 3rd baby, so that means I'll go a week early".

2. People who ask "So... when do you think you'll go into labor? Do you think you'll go early?". Ummm.... when contractions start? How the hell should I know. I'm adopted so I don't know when my Great Aunt Shirley delivered her 3rd...

Lmao with my first I told everyone I was going to be having him early & he was going to be here Sept 16. (EDD 10/4) Everyone said how do u know? Come Sept 16 my water broke & I had him that day. little does everyone know I only said that date cuz my fiancé's family planned a get together I didn't want to go to lol

WeirdAlice · October 2015

My UO's, I was so fed up of puking and hurting everytime I move that I cried at like 3 am to my bf about how sick of being pregnant I am. Then I felt guilty bc my aunt would love to be in my position but can't be.

Then UO#2 is when people get b*th bc I refuse Zofran.
It is not allowed in my house, ever. I'm annoyed with people saying "well it was ok for us so it's okay for you too" cool it worked for you I'm glad you had something that helped and you still had a healthy baby, really i am, but I almost lost my 1st daughter after her second bday bc that crap so stop calling me "sensitive" about it.

mamavbs · October 2015

Elyse1384 said:
My UO involves 2 side of an annoying topic (well... annoying to me), but I've noticed on TB that people "just know" this shit. The topic "When will I/you go into labor".

1. It drives me insane when women who are not being induced, having a c-section and/or have no medical reason for an adjusted DD say "Oh I know I'll be going early" or "I'm definitely going late". How the hell do you know? Did you consult the cards Miss Cleo? Did you look into your crystal ball? Even more annoying when they "know why". "Oh... well my Great Aunt Shirley went 1 week early with her 3rd baby, so that means I'll go a week early".

2. People who ask "So... when do you think you'll go into labor? Do you think you'll go early?". Ummm.... when contractions start? How the hell should I know. I'm adopted so I don't know when my Great Aunt Shirley delivered her 3rd...

I agree with your points mainly because you've picked THE most perfect gifs to go with them!!!! Crying over here.

My UO is I'm 37 weeks tomorrow and tbh I don't think you should be given a due date. I think it should be a due week and perhaps that will relax people about the situation a bit! I'm uncomfortable as hell and feeling sick and tired most days now but I'm realistic with the fact that I could have another 4 weeks (I'm only going to 41) so I'm feeling relaxed about it. What is stressing me out is other people, constantly asking when I'm due, giving me "helpful" advice with what made their labour come. I also have a few friends due around the same time as me and they're going nuts, not enjoying this last bit at all. As soon as their due dates come and go, they're just going to be pissed and angry!

thefithuntress · October 2015

It's a mean one, sorry.

If you feel gross / fat / unsexy / unattractive get over it or do something about it and eat something healthy / exercise / put makeup on. I'm tired of hearing the complaining. I get it, we're big, but we're GROWING HUMANS! Skeletons! Elbows! Brains! Blood vessels! Fingernails! People, it's awesome. Just deal with the extra weight.

modanz1 · October 2015

thefithuntress said:

It's a mean one, sorry. If you feel gross / fat / unsexy / unattractive get over it or do something about it and eat something healthy / exercise / put makeup on. I'm tired of hearing the complaining. I get it, we're big, but we're GROWING HUMANS! Skeletons! Elbows! Brains! Blood vessels! Fingernails! People, it's awesome. Just deal with the extra weight.

Yep. My UO is that although I was feeling pretty defeated a few weeks ago, Here I am at almost 37 weeks and I am actually feeling wonderful. Sure shit hurts, but I am so effing stoked about giving birth, holding my son and I am really enjoying these last few weeks. Every time he moves, I smile thinking about being able to hold him, what will he look like, etc. I am riding an emotional high for sure and it's diminishing the physical pain that I have. I don't even care about the pain, I'm going to be a mom!!!!

rox7777 · October 2015

thefithuntress said:
It's a mean one, sorry.

If you feel gross / fat / unsexy / unattractive get over it or do something about it and eat something healthy / exercise / put makeup on. I'm tired of hearing the complaining. I get it, we're big, but we're GROWING HUMANS! Skeletons! Elbows! Brains! Blood vessels! Fingernails! People, it's awesome. Just deal with the extra weight.

Sorry not sorry. I may be HUGE, but I look awesome. My butt is perky, my skin is clear and for once I don't need concealer and my hair is so fluffy! Forget the fact that I'm only sleeping 3 hours every night and I can't move without wincing.

hacharles · October 2015

modanz1 said:

thefithuntress said:

It's a mean one, sorry. If you feel gross / fat / unsexy / unattractive get over it or do something about it and eat something healthy / exercise / put makeup on. I'm tired of hearing the complaining. I get it, we're big, but we're GROWING HUMANS! Skeletons! Elbows! Brains! Blood vessels! Fingernails! People, it's awesome. Just deal with the extra weight.

Yep. My UO is that although I was feeling pretty defeated a few weeks ago, Here I am at almost 37 weeks and I am actually feeling wonderful. Sure shit hurts, but I am so effing stoked about giving birth, holding my son and I am really enjoying these last few weeks. Every time he moves, I smile thinking about being able to hold him, what will he look like, etc. I am riding an emotional high for sure and it's diminishing the physical pain that I have. I don't even care about the pain, I'm going to be a mom!!!!

Ditto to @thefithuntress and @modanz1

We are doing something awesome and it's not permanent. Enjoy the experience and all the wonders (and suck) that go along with it rather than whine about it. I don't think pregnancy is an excuse to gripe.

And I am also feeling really good. The comments from people expecting me to act and feel miserable are so frustrating. Nope my friends, I'm doing really well, thank you for making me feel like every pregnant woman is supposed to be BSC and mean.

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ColoradoHiker · October 2015

I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

ETA- After a rough month or so, I'm also surprisingly enjoying being pregnant again (34+4). My ankles are less swollen (thanks old-man-from-Florida-looking compression socks!), I'm only getting up once a night to pee, and I've finally been able to fall back asleep after getting up to complete said peeing. My pelvis feels like it can and will split in half every time I get up, but hey the baby moved and I can breathe again/ have less heartburn! I'm just trying to keep it positive, we're finally in the home stretch now ladies!

Elyse1384 · October 2015

ColoradoHiker said:

I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

Playing devil's advocate here, but I think a crib is different from a bed. When I think of an adult bed, I think of the frame and mattress. When I think of a crib, I think of just the actual crib (not the mattress and bedding). My folks bought us the crib for DS (they are amazeballs), but we figured the mattress would be separate and bought it ourselves without even asking. They too ended up just ordering the crib itself, but I wasn't surprised. I would have been surprised if a mattress showed up!

ColoradoHiker · October 2015

Elyse1384 said:

ColoradoHiker said:

I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

Playing devil's advocate here, but I think a crib is different from a bed. When I think of an adult bed, I think of the frame and mattress. When I think of a crib, I think of just the actual crib (not the mattress and bedding). My folks bought us the crib for DS (they are amazeballs), but we figured the mattress would be separate and bought it ourselves without even asking. They too ended up just ordering the crib itself, but I wasn't surprised. I would have been surprised if a mattress showed up!

Yeah, that was pretty much the conclusion we came to as well. My in-laws are also amazeballs, and we have no qualms about buying it ourselves. I think I just envisioned a crib as being the whole shebang, rather than two separate purchases.

kmd91 · October 2015

My UO for this week is that I don't really get why everyone here seems to think mucous plugs are an absolute no go topic. Pregnancy is gross, let's be honest. And people discuss discharge, bleeding, bowel movements, gas, etc without it being an issue, but mucous plug is apparently where we draw the line? Now I'm not saying lets all take pictures and share, just like I wouldn't want a picture of someone's constipated poop or whatever. I just don't get it. It's honestly just casual conversation among my pregnant/new mom friends.

VexedMommy · October 2015

kmd91 said:

My UO for this week is that I don't really get why everyone here seems to think mucous plugs are an absolute no go topic. Pregnancy is gross, let's be honest. And people discuss discharge, bleeding, bowel movements, gas, etc without it being an issue, but mucous plug is apparently where we draw the line? Now I'm not saying lets all take pictures and share, just like I wouldn't want a picture of someone's constipated poop or whatever. I just don't get it. It's honestly just casual conversation among my pregnant/new mom friends.

I think I can explain this one. My understanding is someone on a previous month's board did share pictures and so it became an Ewww! Gross! thing to point to as a good example of TMI.

grapesoda1111 · October 2015

My UO is candy corn and those pumpkin candy corn things. I can eat maybe 1 or 2 but that's about it. Stuffs gross.

Elyse1384 · October 2015

VexedMommy said:

kmd91 said:

My UO for this week is that I don't really get why everyone here seems to think mucous plugs are an absolute no go topic. Pregnancy is gross, let's be honest. And people discuss discharge, bleeding, bowel movements, gas, etc without it being an issue, but mucous plug is apparently where we draw the line? Now I'm not saying lets all take pictures and share, just like I wouldn't want a picture of someone's constipated poop or whatever. I just don't get it. It's honestly just casual conversation among my pregnant/new mom friends.

I think I can explain this one. My understanding is someone on a previous month's board did share pictures and so it became an Ewww! Gross! thing to point to as a good example of TMI.

Yeah I second this. It's not so much a mere mention of the mucus plug that grosses me out. It is that one person who feels compelled to a post a pic of it and ask for thoughts ("is this my mucus plug", "should it look like this", etc)

dmiller1213 · October 2015

My UO is maybe a touchy one idk..

I get that a c section isn't ideal and the thought of it may be a little scary, but some people are just too much. I won't lie and act like I truly want one or anything, but when they told me they didn't think my baby was growing and if he was in distress they were sending me for an emergency c section, at that moment I would have done whatever it took to make sure he was ok. If that meant being completely blind sided by a cesarean then so be it.

I think sometimes people forget that this isn't about them. Its about your child and their safety. Sack up and do what it takes. I don't see the reason for being so frantic about it. Asking for advice from experience and recovery tips, yeahhhh get all the knowledge you can! But some people, not even just on TB, act like its the end of the damn world.

Edit bc the wrong form of then/than and just no.

Kmohney1 · October 2015

ColoradoHiker said:
I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

ETA- After a rough month or so, I'm also surprisingly enjoying being pregnant again (34+4). My ankles are less swollen (thanks old-man-from-Florida-looking compression socks!), I'm only getting up once a night to pee, and I've finally been able to fall back asleep after getting up to complete said peeing. My pelvis feels like it can and will split in half every time I get up, but hey the baby moved and I can breathe again/ have less heartburn! I'm just trying to keep it positive, we're finally in the home stretch now ladies!

I think we are soul sisters. My MIL did the same thing, bought the crib then said if no one else bought the mattress, she would get it. I was slightly puzzled, but she's a special snowflake so I wasn't really surprised. In the end, she bought the mattress because everyone assumed she had gotten it.
Also, my pelvis has never hurt like this in my life. It's honestly so bad, I've been icing my crotch for two days and been trapped on the first floor of my house as its too painful to walk upstairs. No bueno!

LSRoo · October 2015

Some thoughts on what has been mentioned:

-Can't stand puffy bows on little girls. And I am not a fan of animal prints/tutus.

- I can't stand when people say they "know this baby will be here early". Um, how?? Maybe Sandra Brown told them. Or Long Island Medium.

-I've never heard of buying the mattress with the crib. Mine were given to me as separate gifts from different people. Like a PP said, I would have been surprised if the person who bought my crib also bought the mattress. (Those are expensive!).

-I also hate candy corn and candy pumpkins :-&

-the MP talk has a stigma on it because people have posted pics in the past. They were not pretty!!

MY UO:
I hate condiments. All of them. I don't eat pancake syrup, ketchup, mustard, etc.. The only one I can tolerate is balsamic vinegrette on my salad.

Ceridwen77 · October 2015

ColoradoHiker said:
I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

ETA- After a rough month or so, I'm also surprisingly enjoying being pregnant again (34+4). My ankles are less swollen (thanks old-man-from-Florida-looking compression socks!), I'm only getting up once a night to pee, and I've finally been able to fall back asleep after getting up to complete said peeing. My pelvis feels like it can and will split in half every time I get up, but hey the baby moved and I can breathe again/ have less heartburn! I'm just trying to keep it positive, we're finally in the home stretch now ladies!

My in-laws bought us the crib as well. My mom wanted to buy it but MIL asked first. They did not buy the mattress or anything to go with it. This was fine with us. My mother, on the other hand, couldn't get over that they didn't buy everything for the crib (mattress, sheets, mattress cover, etc). We were grateful for the gift we received but I guess its not uncommon for some people to consider it only a partial gift.

rubirubi89 · October 2015

ColoradoHiker said:
I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

ETA- After a rough month or so, I'm also surprisingly enjoying being pregnant again (34+4). My ankles are less swollen (thanks old-man-from-Florida-looking compression socks!), I'm only getting up once a night to pee, and I've finally been able to fall back asleep after getting up to complete said peeing. My pelvis feels like it can and will split in half every time I get up, but hey the baby moved and I can breathe again/ have less heartburn! I'm just trying to keep it positive, we're finally in the home stretch now ladies!

Blame should be placed on whoever decided they need to be sold separately. Why exactly would one want a crib but pass on the mattress?

My UO is the pumpkin-flavored-everything season. I don't like pumpkin. why must everything taste like it this month? Gross.

jpierre91 · October 2015

rubirubi89 said:

ColoradoHiker said:

My UO is the pumpkin-flavored-everything season. I don't like pumpkin. why must everything taste like it this month? Gross.

This pumpkin is so disgusting ewww

Elyse1384 · October 2015

rubirubi89 said:

I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

ETA- After a rough month or so, I'm also surprisingly enjoying being pregnant again (34+4). My ankles are less swollen (thanks old-man-from-Florida-looking compression socks!), I'm only getting up once a night to pee, and I've finally been able to fall back asleep after getting up to complete said peeing. My pelvis feels like it can and will split in half every time I get up, but hey the baby moved and I can breathe again/ have less heartburn! I'm just trying to keep it positive, we're finally in the home stretch now ladies!
Blame should be placed on whoever decided they need to be sold separately. Why exactly would one want a crib but pass on the mattress? My UO is the pumpkin-flavored-everything season. I don't like pumpkin. why must everything taste like it this month? Gross.

In fairness... couldn't you foresee wanting to purchase a new mattress without having to buy a new headboard/footboard/bedframe (or vice versa). DH and I want to buy a headboard/footboard, but it would suck to be forced into buying a new mattress with it. Literally every other bedding works this way. We bought DS a toddler bed and guess what it didn't come with.... a mattress. Didn't expect it to either.

chadsfiance · October 2015

I'll follow the PPs format and comment on a few things.

- Agreed on puffy bows and stuff. My LO will not wear them if I can help it.

- My body is sore as hell in all types of weird ways, and it's honestly nice to be able to come here and talk to others who are also experiencing the same types of things. As a FTM, I figured it would be painful and tiring, but like anything, it's different when you actually experience it. That being said, I wouldn't trade it for the world. I absolutely LOVE my bump. It's amazing and the fact that it's the home of my daughter is unreal to me. I will miss it when it is gone, for sure. If I complain about how I'm feeling to my husband, I always follow it up with something about how it's worth it, it's for a good cause, such a blessing, etc. I love it.

- Agreed on the C-sec. When I was told it would be better to have one b/c of my health, I said ok. I didn't freak out or get sad or feel like a failure b/c of it. It is what it is. If it's safer for me, that works. I'd like to be around to mother my kid, you know?

- I enjoy condiments. Ketchup, mustard, mayo and ranch dressing are all good!

Now mine...

- People, stop acting all concerned with how my 12 year old dogs will get along with the baby. They'll get along with her just fine. All they want to do is cuddle under a blanket with a person, and I think the baby will fit that need quite well. And no, I am not going to get rid of them once she's here and yes, once my dogs pass on, we will be getting other dogs. People and dogs and babies can all be together.

- I don't like cartoon characters on baby clothes. I understand the toddlers often love a character and like wearing them on a shirt or something, but I cannot stand characters like Mickey Mouse or something on baby clothes. Not sure why.

- I also don't like most hats on most people. Baseball hats, and a few others, are fine. Most weird me out and makes me perceive the person wearing said hat as weird.

kmd91 · October 2015

Elyse1384 said:

rubirubi89 said:

ColoradoHiker said:
I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

ETA- After a rough month or so, I'm also surprisingly enjoying being pregnant again (34+4). My ankles are less swollen (thanks old-man-from-Florida-looking compression socks!), I'm only getting up once a night to pee, and I've finally been able to fall back asleep after getting up to complete said peeing. My pelvis feels like it can and will split in half every time I get up, but hey the baby moved and I can breathe again/ have less heartburn! I'm just trying to keep it positive, we're finally in the home stretch now ladies!
Blame should be placed on whoever decided they need to be sold separately. Why exactly would one want a crib but pass on the mattress?

My UO is the pumpkin-flavored-everything season. I don't like pumpkin. why must everything taste like it this month? Gross.

In fairness... couldn't you foresee wanting to purchase a new mattress without having to buy a new headboard/footboard/bedframe (or vice versa). DH and I want to buy a headboard/footboard, but it would suck to be forced into buying a new mattress with it. Literally every other bedding works this way. We bought DS a toddler bed and guess what it didn't come with.... a mattress. Didn't expect it to either.

This, and also the fact that everyone has different preferences in mattresses. What may be the ideal mattress for me to get a good nights sleep may leave you tossing and turning all night. Granted, I feel like it's less of an issue in the crib mattress market, but still

RaisingJulian · October 2015

Elyse1384 said:

rubirubi89 said:

ColoradoHiker said:
I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

ETA- After a rough month or so, I'm also surprisingly enjoying being pregnant again (34+4). My ankles are less swollen (thanks old-man-from-Florida-looking compression socks!), I'm only getting up once a night to pee, and I've finally been able to fall back asleep after getting up to complete said peeing. My pelvis feels like it can and will split in half every time I get up, but hey the baby moved and I can breathe again/ have less heartburn! I'm just trying to keep it positive, we're finally in the home stretch now ladies!
Blame should be placed on whoever decided they need to be sold separately. Why exactly would one want a crib but pass on the mattress?

My UO is the pumpkin-flavored-everything season. I don't like pumpkin. why must everything taste like it this month? Gross.

In fairness... couldn't you foresee wanting to purchase a new mattress without having to buy a new headboard/footboard/bedframe (or vice versa). DH and I want to buy a headboard/footboard, but it would suck to be forced into buying a new mattress with it. Literally every other bedding works this way. We bought DS a toddler bed and guess what it didn't come with.... a mattress. Didn't expect it to either.

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Yeah I agree. I got my crib for my son from my godmother never did I think why it didn't come with a mattress? Lol I just bought it myself.

FinePlacentaPie · October 2015

rbradshaw77 said:

It's a mean one, sorry. If you feel gross / fat / unsexy / unattractive get over it or do something about it and eat something healthy / exercise / put makeup on. I'm tired of hearing the complaining. I get it, we're big, but we're GROWING HUMANS! Skeletons! Elbows! Brains! Blood vessels! Fingernails! People, it's awesome. Just deal with the extra weight.
Sorry not sorry. I may be HUGE, but I look awesome. My butt is perky, my skin is clear and for once I don't need concealer and my hair is so fluffy! Forget the fact that I'm only sleeping 3 hours every night and I can't move without wincing.

My hair was my favorite part of my pregnancy. So much awesome. Afterwards though...damn hormone change, I lost all the beautiful fluff.

Elyse1384 · October 2015

kmd91 said:

rubirubi89 said:

I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

ETA- After a rough month or so, I'm also surprisingly enjoying being pregnant again (34+4). My ankles are less swollen (thanks old-man-from-Florida-looking compression socks!), I'm only getting up once a night to pee, and I've finally been able to fall back asleep after getting up to complete said peeing. My pelvis feels like it can and will split in half every time I get up, but hey the baby moved and I can breathe again/ have less heartburn! I'm just trying to keep it positive, we're finally in the home stretch now ladies!
Blame should be placed on whoever decided they need to be sold separately. Why exactly would one want a crib but pass on the mattress? My UO is the pumpkin-flavored-everything season. I don't like pumpkin. why must everything taste like it this month? Gross.

In fairness... couldn't you foresee wanting to purchase a new mattress without having to buy a new headboard/footboard/bedframe (or vice versa). DH and I want to buy a headboard/footboard, but it would suck to be forced into buying a new mattress with it. Literally every other bedding works this way. We bought DS a toddler bed and guess what it didn't come with.... a mattress. Didn't expect it to either.
This, and also the fact that everyone has different preferences in mattresses. What may be the ideal mattress for me to get a good nights sleep may leave you tossing and turning all night. Granted, I feel like it's less of an issue in the crib mattress market, but still

I was amazed by the option in crib mattresses when we purchased one for DS. They really do have a lot of options. Baby center even has a guide!

Ceridwen77 · October 2015

My UO - I think the people who brag the most about their sex life on here are doing it to make up for something. Like how people who actually have a lot money don't typically brag about the cost of the things they buy.

ColoradoHiker · October 2015

Elyse1384 said:

kmd91 said:

Elyse1384 said:

rubirubi89 said:

ColoradoHiker said:
I'm not sure this is an unpopular opinion, but DH and I are scratching our heads about something my in-laws did. They graciously offered to buy the baby's crib, and told us last week it had been ordered. It arrived, but without the mattress. We figured it would just ship from another location, and arrive in a couple days. But, it didn't, and it's still on our registry.

DH briefly mentioned how all we needed now was the mattress and the crib would be set, and his mom said 'great!'. So, obviously they weren't planning on buying the mattress- which we can and will buy ourselves. I just don't understand why they would offer to buy the crib, but not the other most essential part of it...?

ETA- After a rough month or so, I'm also surprisingly enjoying being pregnant again (34+4). My ankles are less swollen (thanks old-man-from-Florida-looking compression socks!), I'm only getting up once a night to pee, and I've finally been able to fall back asleep after getting up to complete said peeing. My pelvis feels like it can and will split in half every time I get up, but hey the baby moved and I can breathe again/ have less heartburn! I'm just trying to keep it positive, we're finally in the home stretch now ladies!
Blame should be placed on whoever decided they need to be sold separately. Why exactly would one want a crib but pass on the mattress?

My UO is the pumpkin-flavored-everything season. I don't like pumpkin. why must everything taste like it this month? Gross.

In fairness... couldn't you foresee wanting to purchase a new mattress without having to buy a new headboard/footboard/bedframe (or vice versa). DH and I want to buy a headboard/footboard, but it would suck to be forced into buying a new mattress with it. Literally every other bedding works this way. We bought DS a toddler bed and guess what it didn't come with.... a mattress. Didn't expect it to either.
This, and also the fact that everyone has different preferences in mattresses. What may be the ideal mattress for me to get a good nights sleep may leave you tossing and turning all night. Granted, I feel like it's less of an issue in the crib mattress market, but still

I was amazed by the option in crib mattresses when we purchased one for DS. They really do have a lot of options. Baby center even has a guide!

Edited for QBF!

Also, in fairness to my in-laws, the original plan was that they were going to buy the crib with my parents and split the cost.

After considering it for a while, I think the assumption about buying the mattress came from the fact that it sounded like it would be included with the crib purchase originally. It didn't occur to me that it would be otherwise after it was only the in-laws purchasing the crib. Thanks for all the feedback!

kmkrushi · October 2015

My UO is I think Homeschooling is a detriment to your kids. Unless you live in an area where is public school system is crap and you can't afford private school you shouldn't keep your kids away from the experiences and education they receive in the public system.
Along a similar note, I don't see anything wrong with "common core" math. I didn't learn or retain shit from math in school, I'm all for a different way to teach it. Obviously the old way doesn't work, and there is a lot of information out there to support it. Just because something is different doesn't mean it's wrong.

elbou · October 2015

Judging from my Facebook, the fact that I don't care about who won the baseball game here in my city last night is pretty unpopular! Oh well, at least it's a nice break from all the political posts!

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