I don't care if people post bump pictures in their underwear. I plan on walking around with no pants on in front of strangers for a whole week in November.
I don't care if people post bump pictures in their underwear. I plan on walking around with no pants on in front of strangers for a whole week in November.
As I was creating this thread I thought I should include that if you want to complain about people being able to or not able to post naked pics of themselves go to the hdbd board, but then I thought other people would think it's annoying to debate it in two spots. Clearly I was wrong
I don't care if people post bump pictures in their underwear. I plan on walking around with no pants on in front of strangers for a whole week in November.
As I was creating this thread I thought I should include that if you want to complain about people being able to or not able to post naked pics of themselves go to the hdbd board, but then I thought other people would think it's annoying to debate it in two spots. Clearly I was wrong
Except I'm not complaining...i'm posting my unpopular opinion. So I should post my UO on the thread where people share baby bump pics? Sorry that seems a little backwards.
I can't stand it when people say they dress or wear their hair a certain way because their SO likes it that way.
I understand that it's almost always not doing something to JUST please them and that they get satisfaction out of it as well, but I just hate it when people say that, My hair changes a lot but when I cut it shorter and or dye it darker people at the hair places will so frequently ask "how does your husband feel about that" and it makes me cringe.
I hate when people preach about home births/natural births. Yes I do think its very admirable, but dont make anyone feel bad about the way they have too or want to give birth. I want a freaken epideral and I dont feel bad about it.
*please note I don't mean all moms who gave birth like that-just the ones who like to preach about it.
Just watched a documentary on it thats why I'm bringing it up.
I don't care if people post bump pictures in their underwear. I plan on walking around with no pants on in front of strangers for a whole week in November.
It's in the thread new here? Read first! to not post pics like this. I thought it was common sense, but I forget about the SS.
I think the whole trunk or treat is stupid. The only time it makes sense is if the area is so rural that it's not feasible for kids to walk from house to house to trick or treat. But I see them everywhere now. Is our society really THAT dangerous that we cannot let our kids go trick or treating to houses in the neighborhood?
Also, I think it's ridiculous that now there are trick or treat events all week. my husband's work had one yesterday where people could bring their kids. I saw a trunk or treat at a church parking lot nearby two nights ago. It's a one day event people! On Halloween. Not all week long.
I hate when people are so adamant about car seat safety (which is awesome!!) and don't take the time to put their own seatbelt on which is 10x easier and faster than buckling a child in a car seat. It's so irresponsible and drives me crazy. How hard is it to put your freaking seatbelt on?! My own husband is guilty of this sometimes and it makes me so angry that he doesn't think his safety is important.
I don't want to hear about Christmas in October. Half the fun is waiting for Christmas and you just went and ruined it by putting up your damn garlands October 1st.
I think the whole trunk or treat is stupid. The only time it makes sense is if the area is so rural that it's not feasible for kids to walk from house to house to trick or treat. But I see them everywhere now. Is our society really THAT dangerous that we cannot let our kids go trick or treating to houses in the neighborhood?
Also, I think it's ridiculous that now there are trick or treat events all week. my husband's work had one yesterday where people could bring their kids. I saw a trunk or treat at a church parking lot nearby two nights ago. It's a one day event people! On Halloween. Not all week long.
I hate when people are so adamant about car seat safety (which is awesome!!) and don't take the time to put their own seatbelt on which is 10x easier and faster than buckling a child in a car seat. It's so irresponsible and drives me crazy. How hard is it to put your freaking seatbelt on?! My own husband is guilty of this sometimes and it makes me so angry that he doesn't think his safety is important.
This is how I feel when I see parents skiing or biking with their children... Kids are wearing their helmets, parents are not. I didn't realize that being of a certain age meant you were impervious to brain injury. Set a proper freaking example and protect yourself, at least for your family's sake. They make comfortable and attractive helmets for basically every sport now. There's no excuse.
I can't stand it when people say they dress or wear their hair a certain way because their SO likes it that way.
I understand that it's almost always not doing something to JUST please them and that they get satisfaction out of it as well, but I just hate it when people say that, My hair changes a lot but when I cut it shorter and or dye it darker people at the hair places will so frequently ask "how does your husband feel about that" and it makes me cringe.
THIS! I had an appointment last year to get a cut and I texted my stylist and told her I wanted to do some color as well. I decided to get purple chunks on my bottom layer of hair (because I didn't know what work would say) and everyone asked if my husband was ok with it. Does it matter? If he had super strong feelings about it I would consider changing it once it faded but it's my hair and it makes me happy so I've had purple and other colors since.
I hate when people are so adamant about car seat safety (which is awesome!!) and don't take the time to put their own seatbelt on which is 10x easier and faster than buckling a child in a car seat. It's so irresponsible and drives me crazy. How hard is it to put your freaking seatbelt on?! My own husband is guilty of this sometimes and it makes me so angry that he doesn't think his safety is important.
This is how I feel when I see parents skiing or biking with their children... Kids are wearing their helmets, parents are not. I didn't realize that being of a certain age meant you were impervious to brain injury. Set a proper freaking example and protect yourself, at least for your family's sake. They make comfortable and attractive helmets for basically every sport now. There's no excuse.
I think the whole trunk or treat is stupid. The only time it makes sense is if the area is so rural that it's not feasible for kids to walk from house to house to trick or treat. But I see them everywhere now. Is our society really THAT dangerous that we cannot let our kids go trick or treating to houses in the neighborhood?
Also, I think it's ridiculous that now there are trick or treat events all week. my husband's work had one yesterday where people could bring their kids. I saw a trunk or treat at a church parking lot nearby two nights ago. It's a one day event people! On Halloween. Not all week long.
What the heck is trunk or treat?
It's where people go to a parking lot to gather and kids go trick or treating from trunk to trunk. I don't know how it got started, but you see them being done in church parking lots or local community parking lots. Supposedly some parents prefer this as they usually know the other families there, and they feel that this is a safer alternative to trick of treating from house to house.
I don't want to hear about Christmas in October. Half the fun is waiting for Christmas and you just went and ruined it by putting up your damn garlands October 1st.
I saw huge lit candy canes in someone's yard this past weekend. NO! It's not even Halloween yet!
We'll stir the pot. I think illegal immigrants should be able to get a license, path to citizenship, etc. Bring them on the tax roll!
I am so torn on this issue. I immigrated here. I went through all the proper yet painstakingly long and arduous process to obtain permanent residency status legally. Once I knew I was going to have a child, I once again went through the complicated, long and ridiculous process to obtain my citizenship (not that it was necessary but god forbid we are in some foreign country traveling and a civil war/ riot breaks out, I want all of my family to be accepted into the same embassy for protection and not be separated). So part of me has little sympathy towards people who didn't go through the proper channels. But the other part of me thinks that since they are already here, we should properly document them by allowing them to get a license and collect taxes from them.
I think ultimately, visas and residency status should be easier to obtain to minimize illegal immigration. As long as the person shows that they have a job or something of productive nature lined up in the US, it should be easy to obtain a work visa and then residency status and we should give them an easy path to citizenship once they show that they are productive members of the society. But on the other hand, deportation should be quick and mandatory if someone is convicted of any crimes of violent nature.
I hate when people are so adamant about car seat safety (which is awesome!!) and don't take the time to put their own seatbelt on which is 10x easier and faster than buckling a child in a car seat. It's so irresponsible and drives me crazy. How hard is it to put your freaking seatbelt on?! My own husband is guilty of this sometimes and it makes me so angry that he doesn't think his safety is important.
This is how I feel when I see parents skiing or biking with their children... Kids are wearing their helmets, parents are not. I didn't realize that being of a certain age meant you were impervious to brain injury. Set a proper freaking example and protect yourself, at least for your family's sake. They make comfortable and attractive helmets for basically every sport now. There's no excuse.
I wish it was mandatory for motorcyclists
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I wish it was too. I think it's so pointless when you see people on motorcycles all decked out in leather and chaps in fear of road rash with no helmets on. I think if you get in a wreck without a helmet, road rash is going to be the last thing you are worried about.
The seatbelt thing just really bothers me, especially with my husband. I always use the argument that "you don't care enough to protect yourself for my sake and your daughter's and that is so incredibly selfish." Which might be a bit extreme but I don't care. He is so much better now and I usually don't even have to remind him anymore.
I think the whole trunk or treat is stupid. The only time it makes sense is if the area is so rural that it's not feasible for kids to walk from house to house to trick or treat. But I see them everywhere now. Is our society really THAT dangerous that we cannot let our kids go trick or treating to houses in the neighborhood?
Also, I think it's ridiculous that now there are trick or treat events all week. my husband's work had one yesterday where people could bring their kids. I saw a trunk or treat at a church parking lot nearby two nights ago. It's a one day event people! On Halloween. Not all week long.
I don't mind some events during the week because it's fun for little kids and just gives them something to do but I don't think it necessarily has to be trick or treating. Just Halloween crafts are fun.
Where I lived before it was a few cities together so they did trick or treating over 2 days. Two cities one day and two on Halloween so everyone can go to all the places, now this is ridiculous! I don't think kids need to be able to go to every town or house. Aren't you supposed to go in your own neighborhood? You don't need 2 days and 6+ hours of candy getting
I hate when people are so adamant about car seat safety (which is awesome!!) and don't take the time to put their own seatbelt on which is 10x easier and faster than buckling a child in a car seat. It's so irresponsible and drives me crazy. How hard is it to put your freaking seatbelt on?! My own husband is guilty of this sometimes and it makes me so angry that he doesn't think his safety is important.
This is how I feel when I see parents skiing or biking with their children... Kids are wearing their helmets, parents are not. I didn't realize that being of a certain age meant you were impervious to brain injury. Set a proper freaking example and protect yourself, at least for your family's sake. They make comfortable and attractive helmets for basically every sport now. There's no excuse.
I wish it was mandatory for motorcyclists
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I wish it was too. I think it's so pointless when you see people on motorcycles all decked out in leather and chaps in fear of road rash with no helmets on. I think if you get in a wreck without a helmet, road rash is going to be the last thing you are worried about.
The seatbelt thing just really bothers me, especially with my husband. I always use the argument that "you don't care enough to protect yourself for my sake and your daughter's and that is so incredibly selfish." Which might be a bit extreme but I don't care. He is so much better now and I usually don't even have to remind him anymore. -----------edit quote fail------------ Impractical solution: make him get a new car. I can't even sit in mine with the engine on with no seatbelt and not have an alarm that goes off non stop. Driver's side or passengers side you get "yelled at." It's annoying, but effective.
@wisco29 I think halloweeen related events like costume parade or halloween crafts throughout the week are fine and fun; it allows the younger kids to get in the spirit of halloween instead of just focusing on getting free candy. I just think the trick or treating part should be limited to halloween.
@Miss Lilac that's so funny you suggested that! He actually did just get a brand new truck that will NOT let you forget to put it on. Our other vehicles have a light that comes on but not the annoying sound. So now when he gets in the other vehicles it's a habit for him. So it did work! Haha!
Interesting point. There are seatbelt laws in every state (I think) for those in cars but not every state requires helmets for motorcyclists. Very silly in my opinion.
Someone mentioned hair earlier... so my UO is that I think getting your hair done is so painfully expensive. I've been going to the same lady for 10 years, and I know she is so talented and has other costs that go into her job that she needs to pay before she can make a profit, but the number one reason I keep my hair so long or I don't go and get it dyed is because I can't get myself to part with $45 for a cut and $110 for a color and cut.
On a side note, I only get my nails done for special occasions because I think that's ridiculously expensive too. Basically, anything that pampers me I have a really hard time parting with my money because nails fall off and hair grows back and the color fades.
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Nadine GraceMarie 02/10/16
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emergency partial hysterectomy - cervix and ovaries still intact Gestational surrogacy or adoption TBD
Someone mentioned hair earlier... so my UO is that I think getting your hair done is so painfully expensive. I've been going to the same lady for 10 years, and I know she is so talented and has other costs that go into her job that she needs to pay before she can make a profit, but the number one reason I keep my hair so long or I don't go and get it dyed is because I can't get myself to part with $45 for a cut and $110 for a color and cut.
On a side note, I only get my nails done for special occasions because I think that's ridiculously expensive too. Basically, anything that pampers me I have a really hard time parting with my money because nails fall off and hair grows back and the color fades.
I am so on board with this! My stylist is amazing and seriously does some awesome things with my hair-she is worth the cost. I usually just go in and say, "do whatever you want today", and I always love it. But on the other hand, I just don't care how my hair looks enough to pay $140+ on a regular basis so I go like once a year before holidays and that's it. I never get my nails done.
Someone mentioned hair earlier... so my UO is that I think getting your hair done is so painfully expensive. I've been going to the same lady for 10 years, and I know she is so talented and has other costs that go into her job that she needs to pay before she can make a profit, but the number one reason I keep my hair so long or I don't go and get it dyed is because I can't get myself to part with $45 for a cut and $110 for a color and cut.
On a side note, I only get my nails done for special occasions because I think that's ridiculously expensive too. Basically, anything that pampers me I have a really hard time parting with my money because nails fall off and hair grows back and the color fades.
Ugh I used to go to great clips for hair cuts but since moving here and finding this awesome person I can't stand it! I went once a while ago and I have been complaining about how the cut was so horrible since! I happen to have a haircut scheduled for today... It costs $20 more but I don't complain after and she knows what she's doing. I too only go get my nails painted for special occasions
P.s. I'm growing out my hair, must stay strong and not have her cut it off when I'm there!!!
@wisco29 Hahaha my brother does that! He'll go to Great Clips and get his hair cut and then bitch for a week about how is side burns are uneven or he'll make me even them out with a trimmer. I know it's worth my money to go, but I just cringe when she's running my card. I've been going to her so long that she doesn't even charge me to get my brows waxed when I get my hair cut, I definitely get my money's worth!
I feel you on keeping it long. A girl I'm Facebook friends with just cut her hair to her shoulders and she has a 10 month baby girl so in my mind I'm like "oh my God I would look so good with that mommy haircut too!" but I know once I cut it I am going to regret it. I started growing my hair 5 years ago and I only go in for trims now. I always get it layered or something though to change it up a little bit!
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Diagnosed with placenta increta post delivery:
emergency partial hysterectomy - cervix and ovaries still intact Gestational surrogacy or adoption TBD
I hate when people are so adamant about car seat safety (which is awesome!!) and don't take the time to put their own seatbelt on which is 10x easier and faster than buckling a child in a car seat. It's so irresponsible and drives me crazy. How hard is it to put your freaking seatbelt on?! My own husband is guilty of this sometimes and it makes me so angry that he doesn't think his safety is important.
This is how I feel when I see parents skiing or biking with their children... Kids are wearing their helmets, parents are not. I didn't realize that being of a certain age meant you were impervious to brain injury. Set a proper freaking example and protect yourself, at least for your family's sake. They make comfortable and attractive helmets for basically every sport now. There's no excuse.
@wisco29 Hahaha my brother does that! He'll go to Great Clips and get his hair cut and then bitch for a week about how is side burns are uneven or he'll make me even them out with a trimmer. I know it's worth my money to go, but I just cringe when she's running my card. I've been going to her so long that she doesn't even charge me to get my brows waxed when I get my hair cut, I definitely get my money's worth!
I feel you on keeping it long. A girl I'm Facebook friends with just cut her hair to her shoulders and she has a 10 month baby girl so in my mind I'm like "oh my God I would look so good with that mommy haircut too!" but I know once I cut it I am going to regret it. I started growing my hair 5 years ago and I only go in for trims now. I always get it layered or something though to change it up a little bit!
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I cut mine short before I had dd and have loved it short, but I thought I'd try it being long again. I'm loving the things I can do with it again but also not loving that I have to DO it. After she was born I got a perm which was awesome for the first couple months but it definitely killed my hair and made it super weird. Still waiting for it to be completely gone. If only I had naturally beach wavy hair, or someone who could come do my hair for me everyday
I think it's gross to sit on a public toilet seat without lining it (seat cover or TP). I never thought this was a UO, but it was a big deal on my last BMB.
I also think it's uncool when places don't provide toilet seat liners (and now, cart wipes). It's pretty standard around here, but I've been to other parts of the country where it's not.
I think it's gross to sit on a public toilet seat without lining it (seat cover or TP). I never thought this was a UO, but it was a big deal on my last BMB.
I also think it's uncool when places don't provide toilet seat liners (and now, cart wipes). It's pretty standard around here, but I've been to other parts of the country where it's not.
Haha I actually wonder who takes the time to use those. I'll go anywhere assuming there is TP and it is flushed.
I think it's weird when people ask or assume that I'm planning on having more than one child. And I think it's down right rude that the majority of people who have initiated this conversation tell me I'm doing something wrong or will change my mind about wanting one child. I don't have a crystal ball to see into the future but since they ask I've been honest about preferring to have one child (and I understand it could change once he gets here too). Didn't realise it was an unpopular opinion until I was pregnant.
I hear you! It's certainly an UO with my Mom. I couldn't believe it when she started talking about how I might want to have another child. I already feel too old to be having this child! I guarantee you she wouldn't have wanted to be pregnant in her late 30s/early 40s.
1. Humblebrags are the absolute worst. Also brags disguised as questions/concerns. Not related to anything said here, I promise.
2. I don't use toilet seat covers. As long as there aren't dribbles or smears of anything gross, it's totally fine. Studies have shown over and over again that you can't catch anything from a toilet seat and that a LOT of things (doorknobs, phones) are much dirtier.
3. I would never choose to have an only child. I don't judge people that do but I couldn't. A sibling relationship is such a special, important thing IMO. For many reasons, but especially as an adult. My BFF is an only child and so is her husband, which means her kids have no aunts and uncles and no cousins. And when her H's parents died, he (at 21) had to deal with everything alone and now he has no family except her and her family. I think it's so profoundly sad. Also related- my grandparents both died this year (my grandpa just a few weeks ago) and my mom and her siblings spent the last weekend going through their house. It was hard, emotionally draining, and so sad, and it would've been worse if they didn't have each other to lean on. I wouldn't want to leave my kid with that burden. Please don't read this as I think you're doing something wrong if you're one and done. I truly don't. These are my personal views for my family, based on what I have seen and experienced. There is probably a whole host of reasons being an only child is great. No judgment on those who are or who only want one.
2. I don't use toilet seat covers. As long as there aren't dribbles or smears of anything gross, it's totally fine. Studies have shown over and over again that you can't catch anything from a toilet seat and that a LOT of things (doorknobs, phones) are much dirtier.
I'm definitely not worried about "catching" anything. I'm well aware that I'm not going to pick up some kind of contagious bug from a toilet seat. It's just the general ick factor of it. Bleh.
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All these awesome good wife gifs have me sad and I miss will!
I can't stand it when people say they dress or wear their hair a certain way because their SO likes it that way.
I understand that it's almost always not doing something to JUST please them and that they get satisfaction out of it as well, but I just hate it when people say that, My hair changes a lot but when I cut it shorter and or dye it darker people at the hair places will so frequently ask "how does your husband feel about that" and it makes me cringe.
*Kate*
February 2016
*please note I don't mean all moms who gave birth like that-just the ones who like to preach about it.
Just watched a documentary on it thats why I'm bringing it up.
Also *love* Christine Baranski. Excellent gif choices!
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What?! They're mandatory for anyone on a motorbike where I live. That's crazy!
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I wish it was too. I think it's so pointless when you see people on motorcycles all decked out in leather and chaps in fear of road rash with no helmets on. I think if you get in a wreck without a helmet, road rash is going to be the last thing you are worried about.
The seatbelt thing just really bothers me, especially with my husband. I always use the argument that "you don't care enough to protect yourself for my sake and your daughter's and that is so incredibly selfish." Which might be a bit extreme but I don't care. He is so much better now and I usually don't even have to remind him anymore.
Where I lived before it was a few cities together so they did trick or treating over 2 days. Two cities one day and two on Halloween so everyone can go to all the places, now this is ridiculous! I don't think kids need to be able to go to every town or house. Aren't you supposed to go in your own neighborhood? You don't need 2 days and 6+ hours of candy getting
I wish it was too. I think it's so pointless when you see people on motorcycles all decked out in leather and chaps in fear of road rash with no helmets on. I think if you get in a wreck without a helmet, road rash is going to be the last thing you are worried about.
The seatbelt thing just really bothers me, especially with my husband. I always use the argument that "you don't care enough to protect yourself for my sake and your daughter's and that is so incredibly selfish." Which might be a bit extreme but I don't care. He is so much better now and I usually don't even have to remind him anymore.
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Impractical solution: make him get a new car. I can't even sit in mine with the engine on with no seatbelt and not have an alarm that goes off non stop. Driver's side or passengers side you get "yelled at." It's annoying, but effective.
Interesting point. There are seatbelt laws in every state (I think) for those in cars but not every state requires helmets for motorcyclists. Very silly in my opinion.
Surprise BFP! 06/08/15
Nadine GraceMarie 02/10/16
Diagnosed with placenta increta post delivery: emergency partial hysterectomy - cervix and ovaries still intact
Gestational surrogacy or adoption TBD
I too only go get my nails painted for special occasions
P.s. I'm growing out my hair, must stay strong and not have her cut it off when I'm there!!!
@wisco29 Hahaha my brother does that! He'll go to Great Clips and get his hair cut and then bitch for a week about how is side burns are uneven or he'll make me even them out with a trimmer. I know it's worth my money to go, but I just cringe when she's running my card. I've been going to her so long that she doesn't even charge me to get my brows waxed when I get my hair cut, I definitely get my money's worth!
Surprise BFP! 06/08/15
Nadine GraceMarie 02/10/16
Diagnosed with placenta increta post delivery: emergency partial hysterectomy - cervix and ovaries still intact
Gestational surrogacy or adoption TBD
I cut mine short before I had dd and have loved it short, but I thought I'd try it being long again. I'm loving the things I can do with it again but also not loving that I have to DO it.
After she was born I got a perm which was awesome for the first couple months but it definitely killed my hair and made it super weird. Still waiting for it to be completely gone.
If only I had naturally beach wavy hair, or someone who could come do my hair for me everyday
I also think it's uncool when places don't provide toilet seat liners (and now, cart wipes). It's pretty standard around here, but I've been to other parts of the country where it's not.
1. Humblebrags are the absolute worst. Also brags disguised as questions/concerns. Not related to anything said here, I promise.
2. I don't use toilet seat covers. As long as there aren't dribbles or smears of anything gross, it's totally fine. Studies have shown over and over again that you can't catch anything from a toilet seat and that a LOT of things (doorknobs, phones) are much dirtier.
3. I would never choose to have an only child. I don't judge people that do but I couldn't. A sibling relationship is such a special, important thing IMO. For many reasons, but especially as an adult. My BFF is an only child and so is her husband, which means her kids have no aunts and uncles and no cousins. And when her H's parents died, he (at 21) had to deal with everything alone and now he has no family except her and her family. I think it's so profoundly sad.
Also related- my grandparents both died this year (my grandpa just a few weeks ago) and my mom and her siblings spent the last weekend going through their house. It was hard, emotionally draining, and so sad, and it would've been worse if they didn't have each other to lean on. I wouldn't want to leave my kid with that burden.
Please don't read this as I think you're doing something wrong if you're one and done. I truly don't. These are my personal views for my family, based on what I have seen and experienced. There is probably a whole host of reasons being an only child is great. No judgment on those who are or who only want one.