Married 10/4/2014 (10-4, good buddy!) Baby Boy #1 born 1/9/17 Baby Boy #2 EDD 11/4/18
"It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do." -Atticus Finch, To Kill A Mockingbird
@Lecool I hate the original Oreos but I can eat my weight in those lemon ones or red velvet ones!
My UO: I don't think I've enjoyed a single R rated comedy in the last 10 years. When did funny movies become about how often we can use "fuck" in a sentence? I'm not opposed to the word at all, in fact I probably use it more than I should, but there's like no substance to the movies any more. Just constant streams of curse words.
@PaukMeKiande I wanted sushi the other night super bad... so I went and got it. OB said she ate sushi her entire pregnancy - if it's okay for the OB, it's okay for me.
All y'all with your hating of oreos and peanut butter are missing out on the best snack combo ever - oreos dipped in peanut butter The Parent Trap style!
I'll stir the pot a little bit... My UO: I think it's kinda ridiculous when people say they "are just so surprised and/or shocked" to be pregnant. Like, you're having unprotected sex, why weren't you expecting it to happen at some point? The obvious exception are people who are a) using protection and slip up/it fails, b) people who have been trying for a long time and never thought they'd get pregnant, c) people who were told they had some sort of fertility issue and it happened and (maybe) d) women who think they are hitting menopause. But as for someone who's either trying or NTNP... a bit of judgement from this girl when you claimed to be shocked. Excited on the other hand - I totally get that!
UO: I really want to find out the sex of my baby. Not because I want to find out it's female and dress it in pink dresses or because it's male and I want to buy it obnoxious "Got my handsome looks from daddy" onesies. Maybe they won't be cisgendered. Maybe they will. That's not important. I just want to know all the things I can about the little person who's growing inside of me... even if that's just knowing their biological sex. It's really hard to share this sentiment with most people though because they just assume it has something to do with planning a nursery or things like that. I'm not an asshole just because I don't need to be additionally surprised at birth in what's already going to be an overwhelming emotional introduction.
I hate baby clothes that have cutesy sayings on them (ie mommy's hunk or daddy's princess). They're even worse when they project societal gender roles onto infants or sexualize them in weird ways (chick magnet, diva, etc). They always sell onesies in three packs that have one plain one, one cute patterned one, and one awful one with words embroidered on it. I just want the ones without the words!
I also hate licensed character clothing for babies and little children. They will be marketed to their whole lives, I don't see any reason to start early (full disclosure: my 4 year old's wardrobe has an ever increasing number of Spider-man themed clothing items).
@cjs260 - I'm a little surprised (not shocked), I think because I knew the statistics before TTC. A ~20% chance per cycle is like - that's awful, that's an F, that's a bad F: F-minus level of probability. Certainly a better shot than winning the lotto, but low enough for a BFP to be surprising.
@canavara - I'm also dying to find out the sex of my baby ASAP, not because it will determine things I buy for it or how I plan to treat/raise it, but because a) I'd like to keep surprises to a minimum, and b) names (we have a lot more difficulty agreeing on boy names). What I'd actually like to do is find out the sex for ourselves but tell no one else; I'd at least like this kid to be free of gender expectations before it's born, if not after.
@sagoon - ughhhhhh those kinds of onesies (and later, similar clothes for toddlers, kids, teens) drive me nuts...and yet they're everywhere and therefore inescapable
UO: This is my first pregnancy, and so far, I am not a fan. I do not like being pregnant. I'm not enjoying it, I have no intention of savoring this feeling, no deep and immediate spiritual bond with my fetus or "moments of transcendence" or whatever braggy, self-righteous feelings these hashtag-blessed pregnant ladies on facebook seem to have. I am grateful to be carrying a child, and I feel in no way resentful that I have a life growing inside of me; that's great, that's what I wanted and what I still want. But the actual experience of being pregnant? It kinda sucks.
Me 32 |DH 32 married 9/15 DD: 1/17/17 #2 due 7/26/20!
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I made a "gender" reveal YouTube video knowing perfectly well that I was naming it incorrectly. At the time, I was convinced I'd get rich off of my stupid video, and needed page views. I think this is more of a confession.
@sagoon licensed clothing is the worst. My 19 mo old LOVES Minnie Mouse, and wearing a Minnie shirt makes her happier than I could ever imagine. So I cave. I let the grandma's buy the crap.
@sagoon I completely agree with that entire thing. It's all horrible.
@canavara My husband and I actually talked the other day about maybe finding out the sex for that very reason, but still telling everyone we were waiting until the birth to find out.
@cjs260 I am 100% there with you on the peanut butter - Oreo combination of perfection.
@katesmama0706 I also agree. When did it become funny to just curse every other word? I also, probably curse way to much myself but it doesn't mean that I find it entertaining/funny to watch.
... pregnancy brain has struck. I had a UO and while typing everything out I have completely forgot it. Will come back later to edit once I remember what it was.
Pumpkin Spice Gone to Far| Jan '17 September Siggy Challenge
My UO: I could give a rat's arse about the new Ghostbusters movie. I don't find any of them funny, and am sick of remaking classics just to be "edgy" and new. Write something new and edgy, don't just make a copy of a perfect original.
Team Blue ~ Jan. 20 DS born 9/4/12 MMC July 2015 MMC January 2016
@egilona I understand that, especially when it's a common statistic that's quoted, but as of the most recent study in the journal of Human Reproduction, that's a lowball estimate. Out of over 300 women 38% were pregnant after one month, 81% after 6 months, and 92% after a year. Like I said, for the vast majority of women, unprotected sex = pregnancy eventually. I retort not to argue with you or anything like that, but because 20% chance each month doesn't sound good, and it's most likely not a "biologically replicated" stat. Though it is one of the most propagated stats amongst TTC forums and communities.
@egilona Finding out the sex and just keeping it a secret is awesome! I've always had this idea that everyone in my family was reasonable about not being dumb about gender stereotypes but all it takes is getting pregnant to be proven so, so wrong.
@canavara I was firmly team green last time and loved it. I was this time too until we found out it's twins. Now I'm waffling towards finding out sex and not telling any one. Completely because of names. I cannot think of a single freaking boys name I like and I really just don't want to go through the effort if I don't have to. Every time I think of a possibility, DH makes a face and says no. I guess this is more of a confession but I don't care, I'm posting any way.
UO: This is my first pregnancy, and so far, I am not a fan. I do not like being pregnant. I'm not enjoying it, I have no intention of savoring this feeling, no deep and immediate spiritual bond with my fetus or "moments of transcendence" or whatever braggy, self-righteous feelings these hashtag-blessed pregnant ladies on facebook seem to have. I am grateful to be carrying a child, and I feel in no way resentful that I have a life growing inside of me; that's great, that's what I wanted and what I still want. But the actual experience of being pregnant? It kinda sucks.
@egilona I could have written this myself. I am not a fan of being pregnant. It is a means to an end. And it's not because I have horrible symptoms or get really uncomfortable. I just dislike it. I felt the same way with my first pregnancy. I never did feel a connection or bonding with DD until she was born. Maybe it was because we were team green, maybe not. But here I am again, grateful to be bringing a second child into the world but not savoring every moment. January can't get here soon enough!
I hate baby clothes that have cutesy sayings on them (ie mommy's hunk or daddy's princess). They're even worse when they project societal gender roles onto infants or sexualize them in weird ways (chick magnet, diva, etc). They always sell onesies in three packs that have one plain one, one cute patterned one, and one awful one with words embroidered on it. I just want the ones without the words!
Ugh - I think one of the worst I've seen is a onesie that said "born to be prom queen" Now, is being prom queen a bad thing? No of course not, but is that really all you can aspire for your child? To peak at the age of 16 in a popularity contest? Smh.
@egilona@LastMango I am not not enjoying pregnancy, but I'm not enjoying it either. At this point I don't feel anything... We'll see if it changes. But I get your point for sure.
My UO: I don't believe in pregnancy brain. Statistics are torn and no clear scientific answer. I think of anything you're MORE attentive of all the times you mess up. Everything someone has said as a 'pregnancy brain' thing I have done, some often, while not pregnant. I bet you have too... I just think people like having something to blame this stuff on.
@cjs260 I agree. We had a "one time" scenario and I got KU. Of course. Yet, there wasn't an ounce of shock, it was kinda like, "I told you this could happen!" DH on the other hand, is still shocked a month later.
My UO: I hated being a SAHM. I was actually really terrible at it. It made me feel like a failure as a human being bc I couldn't keep myself clean and fed and keep my kids clean and fed at the same time. It was one or the other. On the other hand, all of my friends are rockstar moms, do crafts with their kids, make pancakes, have their kids potty trained before 2, have a mommy blog, etc etc...
Ever since I started working, I seem to have more energy for my kids than I did before. We do crafts now, I'm teaching my three year old to help me cook and we're all working on our Spanish. The mommy guilt was crushing during the SAH years though. I wish I had been better at it.
@cjs260 I agree. We had a "one time" scenario and I got KU. Of course. Yet, there wasn't an ounce of shock, it was kinda like, "I told you this could happen!" DH on the other hand, is still shocked a month later.
My UO: I hated being a SAHM. I was actually really terrible at it. It made me feel like a failure as a human being bc I couldn't keep myself clean and fed and keep my kids clean and fed at the same time. It was one or the other. On the other hand, all of my friends are rockstar moms, do crafts with their kids, make pancakes, have their kids potty trained before 2, have a mommy blog, etc etc...
Ever since I started working, I seem to have more energy for my kids than I did before. We do crafts now, I'm teaching my three year old to help me cook and we're all working on our Spanish. The mommy guilt was crushing during the SAH years though. I wish I had been better at it.
speaking as a stay at home mom - please do not beat yourself up over not being a SAHM or not having it work out like you wanted it to. I love it, but it's freaking hard. And I could never handle being a working mom, I tried working part time - like, VERY part time, only once a month - and I couldn't even handle that. I don't know how you working moms juggle everything and have so much respect for you for managing to do it all. The important thing is to find a way to be a mother that's best for you and your kids. Sounds like you're doing that and that's awesome!
And my UO: I actually have no problem with the cutesy gender oriented clothes. I actually am really sick of the gender neutral push. Like, if my daughter loves trucks and wants to dress like a fireman every day when she's old enough to tell me that that's what she likes, that's great and I will be fully supportive of that, but in the meantime, I think tutus and hair bows and shirts that say "Daddy's Princess "are absolutely adorable and for the time being I'm definitely dressing her in them.
UO: This is my first pregnancy, and so far, I am not a fan. I do not like being pregnant. I'm not enjoying it, I have no intention of savoring this feeling, no deep and immediate spiritual bond with my fetus or "moments of transcendence" or whatever braggy, self-righteous feelings these hashtag-blessed pregnant ladies on facebook seem to have. I am grateful to be carrying a child, and I feel in no way resentful that I have a life growing inside of me; that's great, that's what I wanted and what I still want. But the actual experience of being pregnant? It kinda sucks.
Agreed. I felt like crap my entire first pregnancy. This one has already started out the same. I've heard women talk about how much they loved being pregnant and how great they feel when they're pregnant. Well, they must be the few lucky ones because I feel like I've been hit by a bus most of the time.
@sagoon I have always hated the whole "princess" trend!!! And the other cheesy sayings.
UO: It bugs me that some women who are TTC do not bother to look into fertility signs or learn up on their own body! So many friends/family who recently became pregnant or had a baby did not realize their CM or CP changed depending on fertile window or knew anything about BBT. They just did OPK's or put their menstrual dates into an app and the app "magically" told them when their ovulation date was. I wonder how many teenage pregnancies could be avoided if they also learned how to detect when they're ovulating (if they're going to have sex either way, might as well. Scare tactic doesn't work obviously!) I have a girlfriend who is particularly squeemish about anything regarding the baby making process.
@sweetyjenj yes!!!!!! It makes me crazy. But I also wonder if a teenager had ewcm and was like "I think I'd like to be a mom today!" That could be catastrophic.
@karaelaine1991 I thought of posting this after posting my own, then I read yours! I agree. DH and I were talking about this the other day. First of all, putting your child in gender specific things makes for less awkward situations with other people, since it takes the guesswork out. I once said "your baby girl is so cute!" to a mom who then responded with, "He's a BOY!" and looked angry. I'm like..well, you set yourself up for that one. Also, a baby, toddler, etc. doesn't know the difference between being a boy or girl anyway. My child, boy or girl, will have a variety of toys and things to play with an activities to do because I want them to experience everything so they can make a real choice for what they like. But they'll be dressed in gender specific clothing and their nursery will reflect it, too. Also, i'm not a fan of green/yellow/white. Being a therapist myself, it's more about parents attitude about gender stereotypes and how they respond when the child "tests" out being their own or the opposite gender, as you know children do.
@ThePax89 I agree completely! It would take a lot to offend or surprise me... I used to be in an office full of 280 women and we definitely had no shame sharing all aspects of our lives.
@sagoon I have always hated the whole "princess" trend!!! And the other cheesy sayings.
UO: It bugs me that some women who are TTC do not bother to look into fertility signs or learn up on their own body! So many friends/family who recently became pregnant or had a baby did not realize their CM or CP changed depending on fertile window or knew anything about BBT. They just did OPK's or put their menstrual dates into an app and the app "magically" told them when their ovulation date was. I wonder how many teenage pregnancies could be avoided if they also learned how to detect when they're ovulating (if they're going to have sex either way, might as well. Scare tactic doesn't work obviously!) I have a girlfriend who is particularly squeemish about anything regarding the baby making process.
Totally agree with you on women needing to learn more about how their bodies work in regards to conception, fertility, etc. I definitely think this is something that needs to be taught in sex ed classes. If more people understood this and applied it, there would be fewer teenage girls taking the pill and putting (for the most part) unnecessary hormones into their still developing bodies (another pretty unpopular opinion of mine - I'm extremely skeptical of the pill. But that's a whole other comment for another day, unless someone wants to discuss it lol). However, as important as it is to discuss this information, I think that teens especially would struggle to chart the data. It takes a lot of effort to get into the habit of doing it. Even as an adult, I really struggled to remember to take my temperature every day. Since that data is necessary to successfully chart to prevent pregnancy, I'm not sure if it really would be effective in a high school setting. As wary as I am of the long term effects of the pill, it's a lot easier to remember to take a pill at some point during the day than it is to remember to chart a bunch of information at a specific time every day, and both methods are equally effective. Nevertheless, I do think teens should at least be informed so that if they would want to prevent pregnancy in this way, they'll be able to.
@egilona I understand that, especially when it's a common statistic that's quoted, but as of the most recent study in the journal of Human Reproduction, that's a lowball estimate. Out of over 300 women 38% were pregnant after one month, 81% after 6 months, and 92% after a year. Like I said, for the vast majority of women, unprotected sex = pregnancy eventually. I retort not to argue with you or anything like that, but because 20% chance each month doesn't sound good, and it's most likely not a "biologically replicated" stat. Though it is one of the most propagated stats amongst TTC forums and communities.
Interesting - I did have suspicions that the ~20% statistic might have been slightly off, but I certainly didn't suspect that the actual number might be nearly twice that. I'd be interested in seeing some sourced statistics; I find it really frustrating that the stats tossed around on these sites are often erroneous or just wildly variable. I was reading a few articles on MS this morning and saw some quote stats as low as 50% and others up to 90% for what percentage of women experience some degree of nausea or vomiting during pregnancy. It's like - really?
Back to the original point, though, in games of chance where the odds aren't exactly in your favor (at least the first time around), I tend to be surprised if things do end up going in my favor. 20% chance, 38% chance, either way - I'm not holding my breath that it's going to happen, that's for sure. So I feel entitled to at least a small amount of surprise when it does.
Me 32 |DH 32 married 9/15 DD: 1/17/17 #2 due 7/26/20!
@egilona Completely valid Honestly, almost every peer-reviewed article on the conception by month statistic gave something different when I looked while we were TTC. Either way, you are right in that for one month, it's never a super great chance!
ETA: I can get sourced statistics, but I won't be able to share them on here so that you can see the direct source. I could post abstracts, but depending on the access of the journal, you may or may not be able to read the entire journal. I'll see what I can dig up.
I think it's important to note those are healthy couples with no reproduction issues... sometimes even the mildest issue can make it quite hard to conceive. I timed and charted and it still took me over a year and a half...
I'm not sure if this would qualify as un UO exactly...but it definitely gets me judgement, particularly from other moms. It is, therefore, not something I advertise. I'm a super crunchy mom when it comes to nutrition. My dd (nearly 3) has never ate fast food or oreo cookies. I would sooner throw myself in front of a train than feed her a happy meal. We eat, like, 98% organic and unprocessed foods. It's just something I'm insanely passionate about.
I have another one. I HATE. I mean, with a deep, fiery, loathing passion HATE character stuff for kids. For example, t-shirts or other items of clothing with Disney characters or cartoons characters on them. Or bedroom decor or furniture with Elsa and Olaf on them, or any other "character" stuff. To me, it looks incredibly cheap and tacky. It makes me think of a beautiful car with bumper stickers all over it. My child doesn't own a single thing with character stuff on it......anymore. My MIL bought her this Gosh-awful comforter set for her bed that had Disney characters all over it (AFTER we had already completely redecorated her room very beautifully). I promptly took that atrocity to the consignment shop.
Edited: I just read the other UO and saw some other moms with this same UO. And here I thought I was alone.
@karaelaine1991 I'm also completely over the whole gender neutral thing (I was never for it in the beginning). I think it's completely out of hand, and I don't agree with it at all. My daughter is a girl, I'm going to dress her very much like a girl, with dresses and tutus and hair bows and glitter, and call her princess, and buy her baby dolls. Her room looks like an explosion of pink and lace and flowers.
@jlea05 I'm with you on the health food train!! FTM here, but I eat healthy most of the time. I can't go so far to say I'm 100% committed, especially when starving in a pinch, but proper nutrition is important to me and I can't believe the crap some kids eat all the time. My MIL used to put SODA in her grandkids SIPPY CUPS! The kids would hold out their hands when she was drinking soda and she would let them drink from her can. She did this with her kids, and the grandkids, and this is something that will NOT be allowed with mine. I will bring over something tasty they can enjoy that's healthy, like fresh juiced fruit juice or something if she feels the need to give them something other than milk or water when they're older. But never soda or even juice from a can/carton. I know proper nutrition will be difficult when they're with my MIL or other relatives, but I'll have to do my best.
Re: UO Thursday
We are such a mild group! Here is my very lame UO:
A dessert without chocolate is not a dessert.
***TW****MC mentioned & BFP mentioned***
TTC#1 since July 2014
AMH 0.1, DOR, Poor responder
Moved to Prague, Czech Republic for IVF
DE attempt in Czech Republic!!
March trip to Prague canceled due to Pancreatitis.
Headed to Prague April 30
3 different donors resulted in 1 PGS tested embryo and 1 fresh embryo
BFP on 5/15/16 at 5dp5dt
My blog: www.wearethehammitts.blogspot.com
I hate Oreos.
Me: 28 | DH: 31
Together since 2006 | Married May 2015
TTC #1 since November 2015
BFP 5/17/16 | EDD 1/27/17 | Born 2/4/17
Baby Boy #1 born 1/9/17
Baby Boy #2 EDD 11/4/18
***TW****MC mentioned & BFP mentioned***
TTC#1 since July 2014
AMH 0.1, DOR, Poor responder
Moved to Prague, Czech Republic for IVF
DE attempt in Czech Republic!!
March trip to Prague canceled due to Pancreatitis.
Headed to Prague April 30
3 different donors resulted in 1 PGS tested embryo and 1 fresh embryo
BFP on 5/15/16 at 5dp5dt
My blog: www.wearethehammitts.blogspot.com
I hate peanut butter.
Jan '17 August siggy challenge: Cat fails
THAT is a legit UO.
***TW****MC mentioned & BFP mentioned***
TTC#1 since July 2014
AMH 0.1, DOR, Poor responder
Moved to Prague, Czech Republic for IVF
DE attempt in Czech Republic!!
March trip to Prague canceled due to Pancreatitis.
Headed to Prague April 30
3 different donors resulted in 1 PGS tested embryo and 1 fresh embryo
BFP on 5/15/16 at 5dp5dt
My blog: www.wearethehammitts.blogspot.com
My UO: I don't think I've enjoyed a single R rated comedy in the last 10 years. When did funny movies become about how often we can use "fuck" in a sentence? I'm not opposed to the word at all, in fact I probably use it more than I should, but there's like no substance to the movies any more. Just constant streams of curse words.
BFP May 16th 2016
DD born January 30 2017
Surprise BFP/MC April 2017
All y'all with your hating of oreos and peanut butter are missing out on the best snack combo ever - oreos dipped in peanut butter The Parent Trap style!
I'll stir the pot a little bit...
My UO: I think it's kinda ridiculous when people say they "are just so surprised and/or shocked" to be pregnant. Like, you're having unprotected sex, why weren't you expecting it to happen at some point? The obvious exception are people who are a) using protection and slip up/it fails, b) people who have been trying for a long time and never thought they'd get pregnant, c) people who were told they had some sort of fertility issue and it happened and (maybe) d) women who think they are hitting menopause. But as for someone who's either trying or NTNP... a bit of judgement from this girl when you claimed to be shocked. Excited on the other hand - I totally get that!
I also hate licensed character clothing for babies and little children. They will be marketed to their whole lives, I don't see any reason to start early (full disclosure: my 4 year old's wardrobe has an ever increasing number of Spider-man themed clothing items).
Jan17 Sept Sig: Pumpkin Spice gone too far
@canavara - I'm also dying to find out the sex of my baby ASAP, not because it will determine things I buy for it or how I plan to treat/raise it, but because a) I'd like to keep surprises to a minimum, and b) names (we have a lot more difficulty agreeing on boy names). What I'd actually like to do is find out the sex for ourselves but tell no one else; I'd at least like this kid to be free of gender expectations before it's born, if not after.
@sagoon - ughhhhhh those kinds of onesies (and later, similar clothes for toddlers, kids, teens) drive me nuts...and yet they're everywhere and therefore inescapable
UO: This is my first pregnancy, and so far, I am not a fan. I do not like being pregnant. I'm not enjoying it, I have no intention of savoring this feeling, no deep and immediate spiritual bond with my fetus or "moments of transcendence" or whatever braggy, self-righteous feelings these hashtag-blessed pregnant ladies on facebook seem to have. I am grateful to be carrying a child, and I feel in no way resentful that I have a life growing inside of me; that's great, that's what I wanted and what I still want. But the actual experience of being pregnant? It kinda sucks.
married 9/15
DD: 1/17/17
#2 due 7/26/20!
@canavara My husband and I actually talked the other day about maybe finding out the sex for that very reason, but still telling everyone we were waiting until the birth to find out.
Jan '17 August siggy challenge: Cat fails
@katesmama0706 I also agree. When did it become funny to just curse every other word? I also, probably curse way to much myself but it doesn't mean that I find it entertaining/funny to watch.
... pregnancy brain has struck. I had a UO and while typing everything out I have completely forgot it. Will come back later to edit once I remember what it was.
Pumpkin Spice Gone to Far| Jan '17 September Siggy Challenge
Team Blue ~ Jan. 20
DS born 9/4/12
MMC July 2015
MMC January 2016
Edit- spelling
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
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Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
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BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
My UO: I don't believe in pregnancy brain. Statistics are torn and no clear scientific answer. I think of anything you're MORE attentive of all the times you mess up. Everything someone has said as a 'pregnancy brain' thing I have done, some often, while not pregnant. I bet you have too... I just think people like having something to blame this stuff on.
My UO: I hated being a SAHM. I was actually really terrible at it. It made me feel like a failure as a human being bc I couldn't keep myself clean and fed and keep my kids clean and fed at the same time. It was one or the other. On the other hand, all of my friends are rockstar moms, do crafts with their kids, make pancakes, have their kids potty trained before 2, have a mommy blog, etc etc...
Ever since I started working, I seem to have more energy for my kids than I did before. We do crafts now, I'm teaching my three year old to help me cook and we're all working on our Spanish. The mommy guilt was crushing during the SAH years though. I wish I had been better at it.
And my UO: I actually have no problem with the cutesy gender oriented clothes. I actually am really sick of the gender neutral push. Like, if my daughter loves trucks and wants to dress like a fireman every day when she's old enough to tell me that that's what she likes, that's great and I will be fully supportive of that, but in the meantime, I think tutus and hair bows and shirts that say "Daddy's Princess "are absolutely adorable and for the time being I'm definitely dressing her in them.
from Seattle(ish)
5 years married
FTM and PGAL
EDD is 12/23/17
-- It's a BOY! ---
@sagoon I have always hated the whole "princess" trend!!! And the other cheesy sayings.
UO: It bugs me that some women who are TTC do not bother to look into fertility signs or learn up on their own body! So many friends/family who recently became pregnant or had a baby did not realize their CM or CP changed depending on fertile window or knew anything about BBT. They just did OPK's or put their menstrual dates into an app and the app "magically" told them when their ovulation date was. I wonder how many teenage pregnancies could be avoided if they also learned how to detect when they're ovulating (if they're going to have sex either way, might as well. Scare tactic doesn't work obviously!) I have a girlfriend who is particularly squeemish about anything regarding the baby making process.
Married: 8/11/2007
DD: Born 2/3/17
BFP#2: 5/3, EDD 1/10/19
Married: 8/11/2007
DD: Born 2/3/17
BFP#2: 5/3, EDD 1/10/19
Back to the original point, though, in games of chance where the odds aren't exactly in your favor (at least the first time around), I tend to be surprised if things do end up going in my favor. 20% chance, 38% chance, either way - I'm not holding my breath that it's going to happen, that's for sure. So I feel entitled to at least a small amount of surprise when it does.
married 9/15
DD: 1/17/17
#2 due 7/26/20!
ETA: I can get sourced statistics, but I won't be able to share them on here so that you can see the direct source. I could post abstracts, but depending on the access of the journal, you may or may not be able to read the entire journal. I'll see what I can dig up.
I'm a super crunchy mom when it comes to nutrition. My dd (nearly 3) has never ate fast food or oreo cookies. I would sooner throw myself in front of a train than feed her a happy meal. We eat, like, 98% organic and unprocessed foods. It's just something I'm insanely passionate about.
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I HATE. I mean, with a deep, fiery, loathing passion HATE character stuff for kids. For example, t-shirts or other items of clothing with Disney characters or cartoons characters on them. Or bedroom decor or furniture with Elsa and Olaf on them, or any other "character" stuff. To me, it looks incredibly cheap and tacky. It makes me think of a beautiful car with bumper stickers all over it. My child doesn't own a single thing with character stuff on it......anymore. My MIL bought her this Gosh-awful comforter set for her bed that had Disney characters all over it (AFTER we had already completely redecorated her room very beautifully). I promptly took that atrocity to the consignment shop.
Edited: I just read the other UO and saw some other moms with this same UO. And here I thought I was alone.
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Edited because words are hard.
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Married: 8/11/2007
DD: Born 2/3/17
BFP#2: 5/3, EDD 1/10/19