@TheThornBird- OMG oatmeal raisin cookies are my favorite. I love how soft they are with the cinnamon. Soooooo good!
But...but...they have raisins!!
Exactly! I'll eat oatmeal cookies without raisins. I'm just a firm believer in the fact that cookies and raisins should not be mixed. Especially if they're hidden.
Love my car reindeer antlers!!! And makes me smile to see other peoples, but they only go on for couple days max...
Also know what you mean about family car stickers but I was once told they are for emergency services to know who in car? Not sure if that true or not? Thinking for the baby ones- but then point would be to take them out if baby not in car and not sure if people do that? Anyone know if that's true?!!
I don't know for sure, but I doubt the sticker thing is true. I've heard that the real purpose of the "Baby on Board" sign is to alert 1st responders that there is a child in the car (and not to chastise tailgaters!!).
I've also read arguments that the family stickers can be harmful if they are too specific. For example, if you have a Dad with a military uniform, someone could pay closer attention to when the Dad is deployed & target the family. That's the only example I can remember off the top of my head...maybe I will go find the article
Apparently I can't tag or quote box anymore. So I won't even try.
Yes the rest of my house is toy free. They have their books and puzzles in my living room. It's the adult space, no toys. They do have toys in their rooms. It might be essential to point out
I am aware that as a hostess I should accomodate. But not enforcing that rule has lead to alot of er visits. Toys left on the stairs, toys left in the hallways, toys left just around corners. The last thing I need are my 76 year old grandmother and my husbands 83 year old grandmother falling over a toy that shouldn't even be there in the first place. The first party I had here it ended in 2 kids and my husband chilling in the er from tripping over toys. So no. Toys stay in the play room. Trips to the er are beyond not worth it. And neither is the at least 3 week long fight about the rules.
I realize it is a super unpopular opinion. That's why I posted it here. But I firmly believe when you are at someone else's house, it is their house, their rules. That's actually how it's expected when we go to other houses for parties. I get the "my house my rules" line because my rules aren't as strict, just different. If my kids are expected to follow theirs, they can follow mine. Easy peasy. But I think that's why it bugs me so much. I'm the bad guy for enforcing my 3 rules, but you're just enforcing your rules when my 2 year old takes his sippy cup to the play room with him and you rudely rip it oUT his hands and throw it at me...you know? Double standards I tell you.
And about the pants...I have no shame...you wanna take your pants off go for it but don't get mad when the rest of us do the same lol
Love my car reindeer antlers!!! And makes me smile to see other peoples, but they only go on for couple days max...
Also know what you mean about family car stickers but I was once told they are for emergency services to know who in car? Not sure if that true or not? Thinking for the baby ones- but then point would be to take them out if baby not in car and not sure if people do that? Anyone know if that's true?!!
@salbb I don't believe the bit about the stick families is true. I am definitely getting a baby on board window cling and I was suprised when DH said he wanted one too. (We will also remove ours when baby is not in the car.) DH drives a fast car and people sometimes wants to race him (and he being the big kid he is does it) so he wants other cars to know there will be no racing because there's a baby.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Love my car reindeer antlers!!! And makes me smile to see other peoples, but they only go on for couple days max...
Also know what you mean about family car stickers but I was once told they are for emergency services to know who in car? Not sure if that true or not? Thinking for the baby ones- but then point would be to take them out if baby not in car and not sure if people do that? Anyone know if that's true?!!
I don't know for sure, but I doubt the sticker thing is true. I've heard that the real purpose of the "Baby on Board" sign is to alert 1st responders that there is a child in the car (and not to chastise tailgaters!!).
I've also read arguments that the family stickers can be harmful if they are too specific. For example, if you have a Dad with a military uniform, someone could pay closer attention to when the Dad is deployed & target the family. That's the only example I can remember off the top of my head...maybe I will go find the article
Yup. I've read the same thing about the stick families telling people too much. Bumper stickers and stuff like that too. Like the ones that say, "My kid is an honor roll student at..."
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
@jessiedee13 I agree with you. I can't stand clutter so I imagine DH and I will have a similar rule,in our house. Though I don't know that I'd actually be able to enforce it.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
@Bluejay3030 Just carry on with your life like you never heard of "on fleek," you'll be better off for it.
I am on board with acronyms though, don't worry, I'm all about the WTFs. Maybe not as into acronyms as baby forums are though, I am so confused here so much of the time. Which brings me to another possibly UO: I can't stand how the acronym for husband/daughter/son is DH, DD, DS. Does anyone actually call these people "dear?" The only context I can ever imagine calling anyone this is if they had passed away, like I call my old dog my "dear, sweet Pascal." But I definitely never called him that when he was alive. Also, when I read DD I still always read "designated driver." And MS is always "multiple sclerosis." So confusing when the acronyms here are normal acronyms for other things.
@Bluejay3030 Just carry on with your life like you never heard of "on fleek," you'll be better off for it.
I am on board with acronyms though, don't worry, I'm all about the WTFs. Maybe not as into acronyms as baby forums are though, I am so confused here so much of the time. Which brings me to another possibly UO: I can't stand how the acronym for husband/daughter/son is DH, DD, DS. Does anyone actually call these people "dear?" The only context I can ever imagine calling anyone this is if they had passed away, like I call my old dog my "dear, sweet Pascal." But I definitely never called him that when he was alive. Also, when I read DD I still always read "designated driver." And MS is always "multiple sclerosis." So confusing when the acronyms here are normal acronyms for other things.
Not just baby forums, every forum I've ever used. No one ever calls anyone dear so and so in real life so I have no idea why that became internet speak. I'm so used to it now, I don't even think about it.
Married: 1/2008 ~ DD#1: 3/2012 TTC #2: Started 4/2014 BFP 7/30/15 MC 8/3/15 BFP 9/4/2015 EDD 5/16/2016
I like oatmeal raisin cookies YUMMY! That's my only UO. Wouldn't have had that today if not for reading about them. Dang it now I want some oatmeal raisin cookies lol
@nerdymama15 same here . . . I love love love oatmeal raisin cookies! I didnt think it was that uncommon but I guess so. My other UO is that real true fruitcake is delicious! I used to go along with the typical American view of it being gross and nasty but after having a real fruitcake loaded with booze I am in love. You cook that sucker up a month early and prick a few holes in the top and pour/brush lots of rum or brandy on it every week. Oh my gosh . . . It is so rich and boozy and amazing. Sadly I will have to forgo to fruitcake this Christmas.
Semi-along with the debit card UO - My UO is the use of checkbooks these days....and especially by those people who wait the entire time their giant cart of groceries is being scanned, only to pull out the checkbook and start writing AFTER getting the total. Just carry some cash or get a debit card already!
I am one of the people that you would hate then. I use my check book for big purchases at the grocery story because it helps me keep my account balanced easier. I do make sure everything but the amount is filled out before I have to pay, though.
I also use my check book to pay bills mostly. It just helps me stay organized!
I dislike the people who don't use it sensibly....like writing a check for $3 or waiting 20 minutes to have everything scanned and THEN pulling it out and taking forever.
I don't get all the drama that can surround finding out the sex/gender of the baby.
I see/hear a lot of complaining about gender reveals.. when to have one, how to do it, etc. Also, people that are Team Green, but complain about how hard it is.
If you want to have a reveal, do it.. and the same for Team Green, but if it's causing you stress, make a different (less stressful) plan!
DH and I are going to find out at the anatomy scan, and we'll probably just send a text to our family and friends saying "It's a ___!"
That's easy to say but when you are trying to have the sex reveal be a family affair (and we all know families can be pains) there is more than likely going to be someone in the group making it harder or just being an a-hole about it. The way you're doing it is the choice you've made and the way I want to do it (including family and friends) is just as special even though there are bumps in the road getting it together.
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
This is a "bumpland" UO, but "crotch shot" pics don't bother me. It's not like you can easily distinguish a weiner or a vajajay in the pic, since none of us are trained.
*What annoys me is the people asking us to read their U/S though
I don't really love the baby name board for various reasons but I've still been stalking it recently since we are at a loss for baby names! I don't find anything I really like over there, but I still read away
I don't really love the baby name board for various reasons but I've still been stalking it recently since we are at a loss for baby names! I don't find anything I really like over there, but I still read away
I find it makes me more judgmental than I already am. I'm with you. Also, at times it makes me sad to be a part of the human race seeing what people come up with.
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
I don't really love the baby name board for various reasons but I've still been stalking it recently since we are at a loss for baby names! I don't find anything I really like over there, but I still read away
I find it makes me more judgmental than I already am. I'm with you. Also, at times it makes me sad to be a part of the human race seeing what people come up with.
Yeah, and people just suggest the same names over and over again. I don't like it but I still lurk and post sometimes, you never know where you will find inspiration!
I don't really love the baby name board for various reasons but I've still been stalking it recently since we are at a loss for baby names! I don't find anything I really like over there, but I still read away
I find it makes me more judgmental than I already am. I'm with you. Also, at times it makes me sad to be a part of the human race seeing what people come up with.
Yeah, and people just suggest the same names over and over again. I don't like it but I still lurk and post sometimes, you never know where you will find inspiration!
In case there's a QBF
Exactly! I don't really have the style of regs over there and they pretty much only like the names they suggest. So it ends up being a lot of the same names and then some truly bad ones haha. It's fine that they have their name style, it's just not my style
I don't really love the baby name board for various reasons but I've still been stalking it recently since we are at a loss for baby names! I don't find anything I really like over there, but I still read away
I find it makes me more judgmental than I already am. I'm with you. Also, at times it makes me sad to be a part of the human race seeing what people come up with.
Yeah, and people just suggest the same names over and over again. I don't like it but I still lurk and post sometimes, you never know where you will find inspiration!
In case there's a QBF
Exactly! I don't really have the style of regs over there and they pretty much only like the names they suggest. So it ends up being a lot of the same names and then some truly bad ones haha. It's fine that they have their name style, it's just not my style
Lurker
Please contribute then! It's not exactly easy to keep coming up with different names to suggest the 5th time someone asks for a magical unicorn of a name based on very little if any information about what names they like.
This is a "bumpland" UO, but "crotch shot" pics don't bother me. It's not like you can easily distinguish a weiner or a vajajay in the pic, since none of us are trained.
*What annoys me is the people asking us to read their U/S though
** but don't worry I won't post any!!
Yes! It is annoying to have people post specifically requesting everyone look at their ultrasound, but when they get flamed for "showing their child's genitals to strangers," I know that's technically what's happening... but it really bothers me that people put such a creeper spin on it. It goes from people wanting help understanding their fetus' gender to being accused of seducing perverts or something.
Apparently I can't tag or quote box anymore. So I won't even try.
Yes the rest of my house is toy free. They have their books and puzzles in my living room. It's the adult space, no toys. They do have toys in their rooms. It might be essential to point out
I am aware that as a hostess I should accomodate. But not enforcing that rule has lead to alot of er visits. Toys left on the stairs, toys left in the hallways, toys left just around corners. The last thing I need are my 76 year old grandmother and my husbands 83 year old grandmother falling over a toy that shouldn't even be there in the first place. The first party I had here it ended in 2 kids and my husband chilling in the er from tripping over toys. So no. Toys stay in the play room. Trips to the er are beyond not worth it. And neither is the at least 3 week long fight about the rules.
I realize it is a super unpopular opinion. That's why I posted it here. But I firmly believe when you are at someone else's house, it is their house, their rules. That's actually how it's expected when we go to other houses for parties. I get the "my house my rules" line because my rules aren't as strict, just different. If my kids are expected to follow theirs, they can follow mine. Easy peasy. But I think that's why it bugs me so much. I'm the bad guy for enforcing my 3 rules, but you're just enforcing your rules when my 2 year old takes his sippy cup to the play room with him and you rudely rip it oUT his hands and throw it at me...you know? Double standards I tell you.
And about the pants...I have no shame...you wanna take your pants off go for it but don't get mad when the rest of us do the same lol
I agree 100% - my problem isn't with others children not following my rules (most of my friends kids know my rules and they're similar to theirs). My problem is my rules go out the window for my own child when some other adults come over (cough my mother cough). Suddenly my baby gates are just suggestions. Excuse me, the dining room is not baby proofed and he knows how to open the door in the kitchen that leads to the basement stairs. Basically the gates are there for his safety not because I'm no fun. And it's always "I'm keeping an eye on him", and I look down and he has empty pop cans in his hands or is standing at the top of the basement stairs or a handful of dog food. Them of course for days after he loses his mind when I close the gates. /rant There are also a few rules I expect my children to follow in other people's homes as well. Food is only at the table, stay out of the bathroom (he's 1.5 and enjoys unrolling tp like a cat).
Re: UO Thursday 12/17
I did have some amazing vegetarian sushi in Portland this summer so if that was the norm, maybe I'd change my mind.
Otherwise, give me pizza or Indian food anytime.... umm Indian food
I've also read arguments that the family stickers can be harmful if they are too specific. For example, if you have a Dad with a military uniform, someone could pay closer attention to when the Dad is deployed & target the family. That's the only example I can remember off the top of my head...maybe I will go find the article
Yes the rest of my house is toy free. They have their books and puzzles in my living room. It's the adult space, no toys. They do have toys in their rooms. It might be essential to point out
I am aware that as a hostess I should accomodate. But not enforcing that rule has lead to alot of er visits. Toys left on the stairs, toys left in the hallways, toys left just around corners. The last thing I need are my 76 year old grandmother and my husbands 83 year old grandmother falling over a toy that shouldn't even be there in the first place. The first party I had here it ended in 2 kids and my husband chilling in the er from tripping over toys. So no. Toys stay in the play room. Trips to the er are beyond not worth it. And neither is the at least 3 week long fight about the rules.
I realize it is a super unpopular opinion. That's why I posted it here. But I firmly believe when you are at someone else's house, it is their house, their rules. That's actually how it's expected when we go to other houses for parties. I get the "my house my rules" line because my rules aren't as strict, just different. If my kids are expected to follow theirs, they can follow mine. Easy peasy. But I think that's why it bugs me so much. I'm the bad guy for enforcing my 3 rules, but you're just enforcing your rules when my 2 year old takes his sippy cup to the play room with him and you rudely rip it oUT his hands and throw it at me...you know? Double standards I tell you.
And about the pants...I have no shame...you wanna take your pants off go for it
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Yup. I've read the same thing about the stick families telling people too much. Bumper stickers and stuff like that too. Like the ones that say, "My kid is an honor roll student at..."
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!I am on board with acronyms though, don't worry, I'm all about the WTFs. Maybe not as into acronyms as baby forums are though, I am so confused here so much of the time. Which brings me to another possibly UO: I can't stand how the acronym for husband/daughter/son is DH, DD, DS. Does anyone actually call these people "dear?" The only context I can ever imagine calling anyone this is if they had passed away, like I call my old dog my "dear, sweet Pascal." But I definitely never called him that when he was alive. Also, when I read DD I still always read "designated driver." And MS is always "multiple sclerosis." So confusing when the acronyms here are normal acronyms for other things.
Married: 1/2008 ~ DD#1: 3/2012
TTC #2: Started 4/2014 BFP 7/30/15 MC 8/3/15 BFP 9/4/2015 EDD 5/16/2016
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
PGAL
My other UO is that real true fruitcake is delicious! I used to go along with the typical American view of it being gross and nasty but after having a real fruitcake loaded with booze I am in love. You cook that sucker up a month early and prick a few holes in the top and pour/brush lots of rum or brandy on it every week. Oh my gosh . . . It is so rich and boozy and amazing. Sadly I will have to forgo to fruitcake this Christmas.
I am one of the people that you would hate then. I use my check book for big purchases at the grocery story because it helps me keep my account balanced easier. I do make sure everything but the amount is filled out before I have to pay, though.
I also use my check book to pay bills mostly. It just helps me stay organized!
I dislike the people who don't use it sensibly....like writing a check for $3 or waiting 20 minutes to have everything scanned and THEN pulling it out and taking forever.Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
*What annoys me is the people asking us to read their U/S though
** but don't worry I won't post any!!
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
Yeah, and people just suggest the same names over and over again. I don't like it but I still lurk and post sometimes, you never know where you will find inspiration!
In case there's a QBF
Exactly! I don't really have the style of regs over there and they pretty much only like the names they suggest. So it ends up being a lot of the same names and then some truly bad ones haha. It's fine that they have their name style, it's just not my style
Exactly! I don't really have the style of regs over there and they pretty much only like the names they suggest. So it ends up being a lot of the same names and then some truly bad ones haha. It's fine that they have their name style, it's just not my style
Lurker
Please contribute then! It's not exactly easy to keep coming up with different names to suggest the 5th time someone asks for a magical unicorn of a name based on very little if any information about what names they like.
I thought BFP was "butt-effing pregnant"
I just spewed water when I read that. roflmao
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
PGAL
There are also a few rules I expect my children to follow in other people's homes as well. Food is only at the table, stay out of the bathroom (he's 1.5 and enjoys unrolling tp like a cat).