Since we are discussing snark, I'll throw my two cents in with that. I love some snark. I like saying (typing) it, I like reading it and think it's great entertainment. I do think that there has to be a balance though. If you ONLY come around to snark, then you are an asshole. I'm all about the snark, but I also try to be a kind and supportive person.
@turtlemobile2 I screw up my responses and quotes constantly on here. I joined a generic Facebook February 2017 Group no idea where it started from. But oh my gosh I can't take the stupid in there some days and I know it wouldn't happen with bumpies (for the most part).
@SweetT I think they need to make a The Bump for Dummies book. Like I want to post fun pictures, or memes, but when I try I always fail. Oh well. But I love the stupid of the beginning days. It's highly entertaining to me. I rarely get involved in the drama that ensures but I always have my popcorn handy because I need soap operas in my life to make the work day go faster.
I don't like it when people are too nice while driving.When they will go out of their way to let someone go before them that doesn't have the right of way. It just causes confusion and generally makes the whole process take a lot longer. Earlier I was at a stop sign to turn right. A woman was driving straight and while she had no visible stop sign, she stopped at her invisible stop sign of too much niceness. Then the gesticulating commenced with me waving nicely, as if to say "no please go, you have the right of way"
And she waves back as if insisting "no, YOU please go. I'm far too nice for the conventional driving courtesies." I start again with further obligatory waving, saying "ok but I must insist, I don't have the right of way here." And so on and so forth. It was a full 30 seconds of this waving business before I finally went.
@SenoraKahlo Yessssss. I'm with you on that. Particularly when I'm on a bicycle. No, you can't wave me through the stop sign. I have to stop ANYWAY. And then I'm way slower than you to get started again. Would you please just take your right of way and get on with it?
@SenoraKahlo it sounds more so like she had no idea how to drive.
I like common courtesy on the roads, like leaving enough room for a car to turn left in front of you when traffic is backed up blocking an entrance. But I agree going above and beyond that is completely unnecessary and can even cause accidents if being unnecessarily nice on the roads means you no longer follow the rules of the road.
@SenoraKahlo that is a huge part of the driving culture in RI and it drives me bonkers. Everyone always stops to let cars turn, even when it makes no sense, yet won't use their directional or stop for pedestrians. It's totally different from how people drive just over the border in MA, where I grew up. Very strange.
I don't like it when people are too nice while driving.When they will go out of their way to let someone go before them that doesn't have the right of way. It just causes confusion and generally makes the whole process take a lot longer. Earlier I was at a stop sign to turn right. A woman was driving straight and while she had no visible stop sign, she stopped at her invisible stop sign of too much niceness. Then the gesticulating commenced with me waving nicely, as if to say "no please go, you have the right of way"
And she waves back as if insisting "no, YOU please go. I'm far too nice for the conventional driving courtesies." I start again with further obligatory waving, saying "ok but I must insist, I don't have the right of way here." And so on and so forth. It was a full 30 seconds of this waving business before I finally went.
I hate when people do this. Or when DH is driving and someone cuts him off or does something stupid he doesn't honk. I always tell him stupid things deserve honks or how else will the know they are driving like an idiot?
My UO is I can not wait for a Facebook group to start. I'm sure a lot of it is user error but I get no bump notifications and just can't stand the formatting on the app. With my first pregnancy we started the Facebook group while still in 1st tri and we quickly weeded out the crazies and over 4 years later it's still an active group.
Create one, I'll join. I hate waiting. We had an early BMB go to FB when I had my last baby and it's still amazing and active.
Expecting #5 Rainbow baby after 3 losses Due February, 2017
@SenoraKahlo that is a huge part of the driving culture in RI and it drives me bonkers. Everyone always stops to let cars turn, even when it makes no sense, yet won't use their directional or stop for pedestrians. It's totally different from how people drive just over the border in MA, where I grew up. Very strange.
It's like that in Maine too! Drives me nuts. I grew up in upstate NY and I feel like ppl there were much better drivers. Also in ME people drive BELOW the speed limit. Like 5-10 mph. It's awful. Hardly anyone uses turn signals either. All you have to do people is lift a finger, literally.
Also you rock @momousekee for following the rules of the road on your bike. There are so many bikers here and they all believe that stop signs/lights don't exist for them. Sorry you're driving with traffic you need to follow the rules too!
Me: 33 | DH: 34 Married: October, 19, 2015 EDD 2/22/17 DS1 born on 3/2/17 EDD 3/8/20 DS2 born on 3/10/20 EDD 11/24/23 (Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)
My UO is I can not wait for a Facebook group to start. I'm sure a lot of it is user error but I get no bump notifications and just can't stand the formatting on the app. With my first pregnancy we started the Facebook group while still in 1st tri and we quickly weeded out the crazies and over 4 years later it's still an active group.
Create one, I'll join. I hate waiting. We had an early BMB go to FB when I had my last baby and it's still amazing and active.
My UO is I can not wait for a Facebook group to start. I'm sure a lot of it is user error but I get no bump notifications and just can't stand the formatting on the app. With my first pregnancy we started the Facebook group while still in 1st tri and we quickly weeded out the crazies and over 4 years later it's still an active group.
Create one, I'll join. I hate waiting. We had an early BMB go to FB when I had my last baby and it's still amazing and active.
I hate when people throw baby showers that don't allow children. My H and I are invited to one in August for a mutual friend so we will need a sitter. Very annoying. Children were welcome to my shower with my DD and I don't see the problem with having them in attendance on a Sunday afternoon, it's not like it is an evening adult party or something. Also, almost everyone in our group of friends has kids so I am predicting many no-shows from people who couldn't get a sitter.
I hate when people throw baby showers that don't allow children. My H and I are invited to one in August for a mutual friend so we will need a sitter. Very annoying. Children were welcome to my shower with my DD and I don't see the problem with having them in attendance on a Sunday afternoon, it's not like it is an evening adult party or something. Also, almost everyone in our group of friends has kids so I am predicting many no-shows from people who couldn't get a sitter.
Yes!!! My sister seriously had a weird adult only baby shower. I didn't attend because I thought it was too weird and a lot inappropriate, but I guess some of the games included blind folding people and having them pin the sperm to the egg!! (Gross) and another one that had something to do with liquor shots out of baby bottles. My sister didn't drink during pregnancy that I know of, but still that type of shower we were asked to not being kids and then it sounded extremely raunchy and a reason to drink.
My UO is I can not wait for a Facebook group to start. I'm sure a lot of it is user error but I get no bump notifications and just can't stand the formatting on the app. With my first pregnancy we started the Facebook group while still in 1st tri and we quickly weeded out the crazies and over 4 years later it's still an active group.
Create one, I'll join. I hate waiting. We had an early BMB go to FB when I had my last baby and it's still amazing and active.
I think I just figured out who you are!
Ha. I created a new account / screen name because my other one was well known back in the olden days and I'm not ready to be public with this pg yet.
Expecting #5 Rainbow baby after 3 losses Due February, 2017
@Gingersnap Truth. LA drivers are the worst. I want to pull my hair out everyday in traffic. My Dad was here visiting not too long ago and he was like "what's with at least 2 cars going after the light turns red," I told him it's kind of an unspoken rule because you see people do it at almost every light.
@SenoraKahlo The one thing that gets me about North Cali drivers are the Central Valley farmers that pull out in front of you with tires squealing and dirt flying and then go 20mph on the 99.
Re: UO Thursday 6/30
I love some snark. I like saying (typing) it, I like reading it and think it's great entertainment.
I do think that there has to be a balance though. If you ONLY come around to snark, then you are an asshole.
I'm all about the snark, but I also try to be a kind and supportive person.
TTC since January 2016
BFP - 3/12/16 - MC 4/5/16
BFP - 6/11/16
I joined a generic Facebook February 2017 Group no idea where it started from. But oh my gosh I can't take the stupid in there some days and I know it wouldn't happen with bumpies (for the most part).
*edit cuz I can't type
I like common courtesy on the roads, like leaving enough room for a car to turn left in front of you when traffic is backed up blocking an entrance. But I agree going above and beyond that is completely unnecessary and can even cause accidents if being unnecessarily nice on the roads means you no longer follow the rules of the road.
People drive like assholes.
Get out.
Rainbow baby after 3 losses
Due February, 2017
Also you rock @momousekee for following the rules of the road on your bike. There are so many bikers here and they all believe that stop signs/lights don't exist for them. Sorry you're driving with traffic you need to follow the rules too!
Married: October, 19, 2015
EDD 2/22/17
EDD 3/8/20
EDD 11/24/23
(Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
It's apparently $280 to run a stop sign on a bicycle in California.
He doesn't do that anymore!
Rainbow baby after 3 losses
Due February, 2017
Jack gained his wings on 09/02/2016.
Kali gained her wings on 07/28/2015.
They will be forever missed.
@SenoraKahlo The one thing that gets me about North Cali drivers are the Central Valley farmers that pull out in front of you with tires squealing and dirt flying and then go 20mph on the 99.