UO Thursday 3/17/16

LadySamLady · March 2016

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LadySamLady · March 2016

I didn't realize this was an UO until reading the random thread but I HATE tucked in sheets and use a duvet without a top sheet for this reason. Hotel beds drive me crazy because I have to untuck everything before I can get comfortable.

AnastasiaBeaverhausen09 · March 2016

LadySamLady said:

I didn't realize this was an UO until reading the random thread but I HATE tucked in sheets and use a duvet without a top sheet for this reason. Hotel beds drive me crazy because I have to untuck everything before I can get comfortable.

You are my husband. He wants to just sleep under a quilt, no flat sheet. Our compromise is that I have a twin flat sheet on my side of the bed, he does not.

kami09 · March 2016

These are definitely unpopular opinions based on other threads, but:

1. I don't care if people comment that I'm big. Yeah, no shit, there's a baby in there. I also think people tend to forget just how big some bellies get during pregnancy. I don't fault them for that and for some reason I just don't find it rude.

2. I don't care if I'm somewhere when/if my water breaks. Again it just goes with the territory.

mello13 · March 2016

LadySamLady said:

I didn't realize this was an UO until reading the random thread but I HATE tucked in sheets and use a duvet without a top sheet for this reason. Hotel beds drive me crazy because I have to untuck everything before I can get comfortable.

This is me!! I can have a flat sheet with the duvet, but it's untucked. I remember my husband watching me untuck all the sheets at our hotel the first time we took a trip together and just laughing! Thank God he's easygoing, because tucked sheets are a deal breaker!

missnc77 · March 2016

I used to live in Raleigh before getting married, so you'd think I'd be a huge fan of the Holderness family and their videos. Truth is, I find them incredibly annoying.

I think I've posted about this before, but with Spring on the way, the clown costumes are picking up on facebook again. Just wanted to say, I still disapprove and feel like you're trying to have your child run away with the circus.

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TXmamatobe · March 2016

missnc77 said:

I used to live in Raleigh before getting married, so you'd think I'd be a huge fan of the Holderness family and their videos. Truth is, I find them incredibly annoying.

I think I've posted about this before, but with Spring on the way, the clown costumes are picking up on facebook again. Just wanted to say, I still disapprove and feel like you're trying to have your child run away with the circus.

These are so horrendous!!!!

TXmamatobe · March 2016

LadySamLady said:

I didn't realize this was an UO until reading the random thread but I HATE tucked in sheets and use a duvet without a top sheet for this reason. Hotel beds drive me crazy because I have to untuck everything before I can get comfortable.

I fought DH for years on this and ultimately just let go of the flat sheet. I'll admit I like it better now that I'm used to it. Less to get tangled up in while sleeping and I like my feet uncovered.

saltedcaramel518 · March 2016

Really deep UO here: I think Caila should have been the Bachelorette.

kbrands7 · March 2016

I doubt this first part is a UO: I dislike the actual act of cleaning...but like things to be clean. (But, hey, if I don't clean it, who else will?) However, I love, LOVE the organizing stage of cleaning. Having nesting energy/creative/organizational thinking spurts to tackle reorganizations makes me sort of giddy. It's not overwhelming to me; it's like a big, fun puzzle.

missnc77 · March 2016

@bshurdy NOOOOOOOOOOO - I didn't like her at all. Her words made no sense - she constantly contradicted herself.

TXmamatobe · March 2016

Some of the to-do before baby lists make me feel like y'all are preparing for the apocalypse!! I'm actually impressed at that level of detail but similar to my thoughts on the birth plans, it would just really stress me out. I think I'm pretty laid back - I do like to plan but am still extremely flexible.

Maybe I need to think about it more but I feel like as long as the essentials are done (car seat installed, baby necessities purchased) I will still have help buying groceries and plus there is always Amazon Prime (and Prime Now in my area). After my first baby I was dying to get to the store and we went to Target waaaay too many times.

valerie4786 · March 2016

bshurdy said:

Really deep UO here: I think Caila should have been the Bachelorette.

I have to agree with @missnc77. I liked her in the very beginning but then I think she just became too much for me to deal with because she annoyed me. She is super adorable, but her words... I look forward to Jojo!

mello13 · March 2016

bshurdy said:

Really deep UO here: I think Caila should have been the Bachelorette.

Yes! Or Olivia purely for entertainment purposes!

kami09 · March 2016

Re: Caila. Ughhhh. Ewwwww. She was so damn annoying! Lol. I wanted it to be Amanda just because she was so sweet.

valerie4786 · March 2016

missnc77 said:

I used to live in Raleigh before getting married, so you'd think I'd be a huge fan of the Holderness family and their videos. Truth is, I find them incredibly annoying.

I think I've posted about this before, but with Spring on the way, the clown costumes are picking up on facebook again. Just wanted to say, I still disapprove and feel like you're trying to have your child run away with the circus.

A girl I went to high school with dresses her daughter like this daily with a MASSIVE bow on her tiny little head. She came from a pageant family and her sister does the same with her daughter and has already put her child in toddler pageants. It makes me cringe every time I see pictures of those children. The children themselves are super adorable, but the outfits and bows/headbands are the worst!

gamommyx3 · March 2016

TXmamatobe said:

Some of the to-do before baby lists make me feel like y'all are preparing for the apocalypse!! I'm actually impressed at that level of detail but similar to my thoughts on the birth plans, it would just really stress me out. I think I'm pretty laid back - I do like to plan but am still extremely flexible.

Maybe I need to think about it more but I feel like as long as the essentials are done (car seat installed, baby necessities purchased) I will still have help buying groceries and plus there is always Amazon Prime (and Prime Now in my area). After my first baby I was dying to get to the store and we went to Target waaaay too many times.

I'm with you. The necessities are purchased and the car seat will be installed next week. I want to get some freezer meals put away but I'm prepared to eat take out if my water should break this afternoon

I'm also well aware that my laid back approach may bite me in the ass, but hey.

Also, I am a sheet-untucker.

krisspy22 · March 2016

I apologize if I offend anyone with this UO, but I don't get "natural" or unmedicated births at all. I sort of compare it to being able to get a root canal without Novocaine, but since Novocaine has been invented I'm going to use it.

I guess more power to you if you want to feel all the pain, I just don't.

AdorkablePixie · March 2016

My UO is that I don't understand people who get so into TV shows that they HAVE to see them every week and if they can't be home, they record them. DH and I don't watch tv, we don't even pay for it. To us it's a waste of money and we both feel like we have better things to do. Also, I can't stand reality TV.

When I tell people I don't watch tv they always ask, "WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR FREE TIME?!" To me there are much better things to do than watch tv shows. Don't get me wrong, we do have Netflix and if we have time we will watch an episode or two of something, but that's it.

AdorkablePixie · March 2016

@missnc77 I agree. Those outfits are hideous!

balamama · March 2016

bshurdy said:

Really deep UO here: I think Caila should have been the Bachelorette.

that IS a deep UO! #teamJojo

AnastasiaBeaverhausen09 · March 2016

Aquinna82 said:

TXmamatobe said:

Some of the to-do before baby lists make me feel like y'all are preparing for the apocalypse!! I'm actually impressed at that level of detail but similar to my thoughts on the birth plans, it would just really stress me out. I think I'm pretty laid back - I do like to plan but am still extremely flexible.

Maybe I need to think about it more but I feel like as long as the essentials are done (car seat installed, baby necessities purchased) I will still have help buying groceries and plus there is always Amazon Prime (and Prime Now in my area). After my first baby I was dying to get to the store and we went to Target waaaay too many times.

I'm with you. The necessities are purchased and the car seat will be installed next week. I want to get some freezer meals put away but I'm prepared to eat take out if my water should break this afternoon I'm also well aware that my laid back approach may bite me in the ass, but hey.

Also, I am a sheet-untucker.

I am one of the long, detailed baby list-makers. When I get anxious about something, one of the things that helps me is to make lists, write things down, and mark things off. It helps me feel like I'm in control. I realize that I may be going overboard, and I know that I really don't NEED to do everything, but it makes me feel better!

balamama · March 2016

Aquinna82 said:

TXmamatobe said:

Some of the to-do before baby lists make me feel like y'all are preparing for the apocalypse!! I'm actually impressed at that level of detail but similar to my thoughts on the birth plans, it would just really stress me out. I think I'm pretty laid back - I do like to plan but am still extremely flexible.

Maybe I need to think about it more but I feel like as long as the essentials are done (car seat installed, baby necessities purchased) I will still have help buying groceries and plus there is always Amazon Prime (and Prime Now in my area). After my first baby I was dying to get to the store and we went to Target waaaay too many times.

I'm with you. The necessities are purchased and the car seat will be installed next week. I want to get some freezer meals put away but I'm prepared to eat take out if my water should break this afternoon I'm also well aware that my laid back approach may bite me in the ass, but hey.

Also, I am a sheet-untucker.

Same feeling on prepping for baby. Those lists were giving me anxiety. I'm not making freezer meals as I live in a city and can get food delivered at all hours and groceries delivered and I feel like if I need someone to run out for something it will not be an issue. And I do consider myself a planner!

But... I am a sheet tucker.

dsmith211 · March 2016

AnastasiaBeaverhausen09 said:

Aquinna82 said:

TXmamatobe said:

Some of the to-do before baby lists make me feel like y'all are preparing for the apocalypse!! I'm actually impressed at that level of detail but similar to my thoughts on the birth plans, it would just really stress me out. I think I'm pretty laid back - I do like to plan but am still extremely flexible.

Maybe I need to think about it more but I feel like as long as the essentials are done (car seat installed, baby necessities purchased) I will still have help buying groceries and plus there is always Amazon Prime (and Prime Now in my area). After my first baby I was dying to get to the store and we went to Target waaaay too many times.

I'm with you. The necessities are purchased and the car seat will be installed next week. I want to get some freezer meals put away but I'm prepared to eat take out if my water should break this afternoon I'm also well aware that my laid back approach may bite me in the ass, but hey.

Also, I am a sheet-untucker.

I am one of the long, detailed baby list-makers. When I get anxious about something, one of the things that helps me is to make lists, write things down, and mark things off. It helps me feel like I'm in control. I realize that I may be going overboard, and I know that I really don't NEED to do everything, but it makes me feel better!

This. It makes me feel like I'm more organized... even if I'm not. I literally put everything on my lists bc I get satisfaction in crossing things off once complete. I feel like I'm actually getting things done and feel less anxious.

laurenmdrn16 · March 2016

I know that one of my previous UOs was that I hate that every "style" of parenting needs a name and you have to adhere to strict black-or-white guidelines, but I am going to repeat it and stand by it! As I casually watched my son attempt and fail to put together his train track, get a little frustrated, take a deep breath, and try again, I did not intervene. One of my friends said "See! Free-range parenting in action! I love that you let him make mistakes and you don't swoop in to fix everything, like those annoying helicopter parents." Ok, so it was a compliment, but it still irked me that there is this us vs. them mentality. Sometimes I do swoop in and hover. Sometimes I am more laid-back and let him figure it out on his own. Sometimes I am too frickin tired to care and let my kid tear up the house. It is not a parenting "style". It is just life.

LadySamLady · March 2016

AdorkablePixie said:

My UO is that I don't understand people who get so into TV shows that they HAVE to see them every week and if they can't be home, they record them. DH and I don't watch tv, we don't even pay for it. To us it's a waste of money and we both feel like we have better things to do. Also, I can't stand reality TV.
When I tell people I don't watch tv they always ask, "WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR FREE TIME?!" To me there are much better things to do than watch tv shows. Don't get me wrong, we do have Netflix and if we have time we will watch an episode or two of something, but that's it.

I'm not a couch potato but I do love movies and TV. My husband is a writer in the entertainment industry so it is important for him to watch late night shows, news, and TV pilots especially. It is important for him to be able to reference current shows/actors during pitch meetings and when you submit as a writer for a particular show you do so with a spec script for a different show. Weirdly, if you want to write for say, Broad City, you have to submit a spec script for another comedy with a similar vibe. So for us, TV is more than just a waste of time (and our Hulu & Netflix costs are tax write offs). Aside from that, for me at least, there is something really enjoyable about losing yourself in a story that is being played out in front of you.

Bluejay3030 · March 2016

I don't like summer now that I live in the DC area. Here, it just means oppressive heat/humidity, too many bugs, and a 7 hour trek to the beach in traffic. As someone who grew up as a major beach bum, I miss what summer used to be

.

ETA: And allergies! WTH to northern VA super-allergens. It's unreal.

JessicaB0627 · March 2016

TXmamatobe said:

Some of the to-do before baby lists make me feel like y'all are preparing for the apocalypse!! I'm actually impressed at that level of detail but similar to my thoughts on the birth plans, it would just really stress me out. I think I'm pretty laid back - I do like to plan but am still extremely flexible.

Maybe I need to think about it more but I feel like as long as the essentials are done (car seat installed, baby necessities purchased) I will still have help buying groceries and plus there is always Amazon Prime (and Prime Now in my area). After my first baby I was dying to get to the store and we went to Target waaaay too many times.

I agree with this. DH will only be off work while we're in the hospital, so it won't be hard for me to have him pick things up on his way home from work. So as long as I have the baby necessities and enough things for 1 day at home then I feel fine!

bkjade · March 2016

Fast food majorly grosses me out. I can't get down with it. I'm sure it tastes great (DH loves getting fast food when we are on road trips *cringe*), but it's not for me.

And totally with you @TXmamatobe on the list front.

balamama · March 2016

Bluejay3030 said:

I don't like summer now that I live in the DC area. Here, it just means oppressive heat/humidity, too many bugs, and a 7 hour trek to the beach in traffic. As someone who grew up as a major beach bum, I miss what summer used to be .

I grew up in the DC area so I feel your pain. But the Delaware beaches are only 2.5-3 hours away! Try Rehoboth or Bethany.

bkjade · March 2016

Also hell yes Amazon Prime!

Bluejay3030 · March 2016

laurenmdrn16 said:

I know that one of my previous UOs was that I hate that every "style" of parenting needs a name and you have to adhere to strict black-or-white guidelines, but I am going to repeat it and stand by it! As I casually watched my son attempt and fail to put together his train track, get a little frustrated, take a deep breath, and try again, I did not intervene. One of my friends said "See! Free-range parenting in action! I love that you let him make mistakes and you don't swoop in to fix everything, like those annoying helicopter parents." Ok, so it was a compliment, but it still irked me that there is this us vs. them mentality. Sometimes I do swoop in and hover. Sometimes I am more laid-back and let him figure it out on his own. Sometimes I am too frickin tired to care and let my kid tear up the house. It is not a parenting "style". It is just life.

Yep. I've found that my "parenting style" is at least partially dictated by how much energy I have that day. And I think there's always a time to intervene, and a time to let kids work through things on their own. There's no need for it to be so black and white. I know a lady who believes that you should never ever use the word "no" with your kid, but instead redirect. Sure, redirection is a great tool to have in your back pocket, but I feel like you're setting your kid up for failure in life if you NEVER tell them simply "no".

Bluejay3030 · March 2016

babyfmama said:

Bluejay3030 said:

I don't like summer now that I live in the DC area. Here, it just means oppressive heat/humidity, too many bugs, and a 7 hour trek to the beach in traffic. As someone who grew up as a major beach bum, I miss what summer used to be .

I grew up in the DC area so I feel your pain. But the Delaware beaches are only 2.5-3 hours away! Try Rehoboth or Bethany.

It's true that they're only a couple ours away distance-wise, but it takes so much longer in the summer because of the hordes of people leaving the city

. To be fair I've never been to Bethany, though!

businessmama · March 2016

While I think Gifs are wonderful, they always mess up my "internet scripts" or whatever on my browser so I have to avoid those threads.

So I guess I'm not their biggest fan.

yogahh · March 2016

KDennis202 said:

I apologize if I offend anyone with this UO, but I don't get "natural" or unmedicated births at all. I sort of compare it to being able to get a root canal without Novocaine, but since Novocaine has been invented I'm going to use it.

I guess more power to you if you want to feel all the pain, I just don't.

I am hoping to go un-medicated for 2 reasons only
1) I am terrified of the side effects and just know I will end up being the person that gets those horrid migraines
2) I keep reading that being able to feel (ie, control) your pushing might help avoid tears

I am more worried about lingering effects after birth than having a few (hopefully!!) hours of pain.

But again, I am a big chicken and will probably be screaming for the epidural after 3 cms!

I actually had a cavity drilled once without Novocaine (not sure why, but doc just went for it). It sucked.

vinerie · March 2016

LadySamLady said:

I didn't realize this was an UO until reading the random thread but I HATE tucked in sheets and use a duvet without a top sheet for this reason. Hotel beds drive me crazy because I have to untuck everything before I can get comfortable.

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AdorkablePixie · March 2016

LadySamLady said:

AdorkablePixie said:

My UO is that I don't understand people who get so into TV shows that they HAVE to see them every week and if they can't be home, they record them. DH and I don't watch tv, we don't even pay for it. To us it's a waste of money and we both feel like we have better things to do. Also, I can't stand reality TV.
When I tell people I don't watch tv they always ask, "WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR FREE TIME?!" To me there are much better things to do than watch tv shows. Don't get me wrong, we do have Netflix and if we have time we will watch an episode or two of something, but that's it.

I'm not a couch potato but I do love movies and TV. My husband is a writer in the entertainment industry so it is important for him to watch late night shows, news, and TV pilots especially. It is important for him to be able to reference current shows/actors during pitch meetings and when you submit as a writer for a particular show you do so with a spec script for a different show. Weirdly, if you want to write for say, Broad City, you have to submit a spec script for another comedy with a similar vibe. So for us, TV is more than just a waste of time (and our Hulu & Netflix costs are tax write offs). Aside from that, for me at least, there is something really enjoyable about losing yourself in a story that is being played out in front of you.

Your husband's job sounds awesome!

AdorkablePixie · March 2016

@bkjade Fast food is not good. It's gross and it's bad for you. The only fast food I will eat is Chick Fil A and that's not even frequent. I feel like since it's chicken it's got to be better for you.. right? lol

balamama · March 2016

AdorkablePixie said:

@bkjade Fast food is not good. It's gross and it's bad for you. The only fast food I will eat is Chick Fil A and that's not even frequent. I feel like since it's chicken it's got to be better for you.. right? lol

haha me too re: chick fil a! actually, a chicken sandwich sounds pretty good for lunch...

missnc77 · March 2016

No offense to you gals who specifically mentioned your nails (it's all in good fun!!!), but come on! I get the hair appointment if you color your hair, you'll be house bound with the baby for a while. But I mean, getting a french manicure is on your pre-baby to do list? That one in particular showing up on so many lists made me laugh. I like to think I'm girly and enjoy getting groomed, but I wish I had that time and energy to even care what my nails look like when it comes time for my due date. Kudos to you ladies.

Spylon · March 2016

This isn't an UO where I'm from, but I have a feeling it will be here.

I don't like avocado, except in sushi. I think it's pasty and gross, and that includes guacamole.

I'd also like to weigh in on the bed sheets debate: untucked.

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