It really bothers me when women say things about how their SOs need to get "junk punched." No one "needs" their genitals assaulted, no matter how idiotic their behavior might be. I know it's usually said in jest...I just think it's disrespectful and in poor taste.
I can't stand when people refer to a dad watching his kids as "babysitting". My husband does not baby sit DD, it's called parenting.
Agreed.
Also, Parents who don't trust their partner to watch their kids. I saw a post on fb about someone saying she has never left her three kids with anyone, not even her husband! Sorry, if you don't trust him enough to watch a child why the eff would you make one with him.
My husband is taking our 17 month old on a week trip without me later this month, and guess what? I have 0 worries what so ever, because I chose a great partner and didn't have babies with someone who I can't trust to help raise their own offspring.
My UO is that I want to throat punch pretty much all old people who refer to my daughter as a boy in some way shape or form. Seriously, she's wearing pink in some form or another probably almost everyday. Her hair is still pretty short, it's getting really thick but just not long yet, she is very tall for her age, and I decided not to pierce her ears and leave that up to her when she's older. She's a very girly girl though....NOT A BOY. She's almost 2 and we still hear this all the time and it's ALWAYS old people. Frickin' old people. ugh.
My UO is that I like oversized (not insane-sized but relatively proportionate) hair bows/bands on babies. DD was crazy bald until just recently (she's 19 mo now) and it was basically the only thing that would stop people from calling her a boy. I also DGAF if my kids name is ranked #1 on the popular list. I like it... end of story.
I think people who say "Oh, but it's only for xx weeks/months" to a pregnant woman that's missing something/uncomfortable/whatever need to STFU. Unless you are also trading a long list of things you like for aching hips, heartburn, sleepless nights, hemorrhoids and all the other not-so-fun pregnancy stuff, you don't get to minimize it or act like its NBD. Being pregnant is hard and it's OK to feel like it's hard.
@cm716 And then do they try to touch them?? Old people think they can just touch your kids. NO! You're not the grandparent, you're not even MY grandparent. I teach my kids to keep their hands to themselves, you should take a lesson.
It really grinds my gears when people ask me how I'm feeling and no matter what answer I give, I get a patronizing reply. If I say I'm tired, I get "oh just you wait!" as if I'm too freakin' stupid to know that I will be tired once baby gets here, and if I lie and say I'm feeling good, I get "oh well enjoy it while it lasts!" Can't I ever get an encouraging response like "you're doing great! Keep it up!" or "I know how you feel, mama. Hang in there." Jeezus.
I hate when people refer to their grandkids or friends' babies or whatever as their "little boyfriend/girlfriend". My brother's mil did this with my nephews and I've heard people joke about friends' kids like "oh, there's my little boyfriend". It just feels so weird.
@Rebeccavw25 I'm with you on all the questions.... the one that really gets my goat is "How is the baby doing?" Umm... well, I'm assuming he's fine... I've been kicked in the bladder 78 times today! Like, WTF?!?! Would you like me to tell you baby is not well, or something? Does it look like I have a window into my uterus, so I can see exactly what he's up to??? (Although it would be pretty freaking cool to be able to watch baby grow inside you) I'm just over stupid people!
My UO is that 90% of the "stupid shit people say" and other comments that bother a lot of you ladies do not bother me in the slightest. Like, I would have said them before I got pregnant . . . And I would still say them. People are just trying to make small talk and show interest in your pregnancy. Yes, most of the comments are cliche and you hear the same thing a lot but so what? Other than people being clearly rude/mean "You look fat. You shouldn't eat that. You're gonna be a bad mom.", I think people are getting too easily offended. When you got engaged were you like "omg if one more person asks to see the ring. . ." Or "have we picked a date? That's none of your damn business!" Or "No shit I'm excited. Idiot." Like maybe you need to type up a list of approved comments and inquiries and pass it out . . . cut people some slack, most of them have no idea you're getting offended.
@Mrsrundell I don't mind belly rubs either! I've only had a couple though and all from family. I kinda wish more random people would take note of my happy condition actually! AW , no shame
1: I can't with Android. It's so not user friendly compared to an iphone. I spent ten mins trying to download a pic from dropbox into DH's gallery. If you save an image on iphone, it will be stored under photos. Logic. Makes sense. Easy. Android? Nope. You download it but it doesn't go into photos or gallery automatically. I told DH if he doesn't get an iphone when it's time for an upgrade, we are no longer communicating on our phones.
2. I can feel when baby has her foot right against the surface of my belly. It rolls from top to middle, then sometimes, side to side. I don't want to touch it because baby then moves away. All this feeling--it's honestly great but it freaks me out! When I touch moving foot or hand in my belly, I get sooo creeped out by it.
The other night I snuggled the bump up to DH's stomach when we were lounging on the couch. Every time DH would laugh or do something that tightened up his belly, the baby would throw a few jabs/kicks right back, strong enough for DH to feel. It was such a cute bonding experience!!
My UO is that I hate pink clothes for boys.I have two girls. I have had enough pink!!
I put DS in pink pretty often, especially in the summer. He looks adorable in it, and girls get to wear blue so why can't boys wear pink? I also have no issue with him wanting to play dress up in girl clothes or loving my flowery dresses... Why should girls get to have all the fun?!
The gestational diabetes thread... Can we please just edit it and add the "L" lol. Every time I see it I cringe because it's missing it.
I know now this is a personal issue.
Sorry, didn't even notice, will do. You know how your brain fills things in for you...
Girl you are fine! It's amusing more than anything. Something so simple shouldn't even bother me! Truly at this point we should just leave it. It gives the boards some character
@Car0liiine I think most of the things I read on that thread are more funny to me then they are offensive. I get a good laugh when I read most of them. I agree that nobody needs to talk about what we eat or how much weight we are gaining no matter what though! Fyi...I love belly rubs too!
@jamiesc58@Car0liiine I really don't mind belly rubs either--mine has grown quite large and I am 5'2, so the only direction for it to go is out. I am approaching circus act status and so it seems like everyone wants to feel it. My question is--why me? There is 1 other pregnant girl in my office and no one touches her belly, but she thinks she has more of a bitchy resting face and I basically have a face that says I won't mind strangers reaching out and touching me? It's weird.
Re: UO 6.9.16
Agreed.
Also, Parents who don't trust their partner to watch their kids. I saw a post on fb about someone saying she has never left her three kids with anyone, not even her husband! Sorry, if you don't trust him enough to watch a child why the eff would you make one with him.
My husband is taking our 17 month old on a week trip without me later this month, and guess what? I have 0 worries what so ever, because I chose a great partner and didn't have babies with someone who I can't trust to help raise their own offspring.
Baby #2 due 8/11/2016
Baby #2 due 8/11/2016
Baby #2: Emmeline Grey - August 2016
Baby #3: BFP 9/7/18 | EDD 05/24/19
Baby #2 due 8/11/2016
This is an UO from a FTM. I don't know anything about these dart guns but I don't like it and am upset that parenting has to come down to this.
I didn't even click on that article but saw it in my mini feed. I just can't deal with this idea to put your kid to sleep. Wtf.
I know now this is a personal issue.
ahhh hahaha I think about it everytime.
Other than people being clearly rude/mean "You look fat. You shouldn't eat that. You're gonna be a bad mom.", I think people are getting too easily offended. When you got engaged were you like "omg if one more person asks to see the ring. . ." Or "have we picked a date? That's none of your damn business!" Or "No shit I'm excited. Idiot." Like maybe you need to type up a list of approved comments and inquiries and pass it out . . . cut people some slack, most of them have no idea you're getting offended.
2. I can feel when baby has her foot right against the surface of my belly. It rolls from top to middle, then sometimes, side to side. I don't want to touch it because baby then moves away. All this feeling--it's honestly great but it freaks me out! When I touch moving foot or hand in my belly, I get sooo creeped out by it.