@brzvice Ha! Once when I was 13, my friends mom bought a bag of apples before Halloween and we made like - 12 caramel apples and ate them all. I got so sick. I can't stand the thought of caramel apples now!
I don’t really understand users who only post on AW threads like ultrasound pics, sex of your baby, HDBD, etc and don’t participate anywhere else on the board. Like what is the point?
1. I love melons. They're delicious and watery. Honeydew, cantelope, and watermelon
2. Piercing babies ears doesn't bother me, if it bothers you just don't pierce your baby's ears. No need to judge others who do. Do what you want and let the others roll off.
Didn't say it was a popular opinion.
I'm stuck in the dang box. Who said my opinion was the popular one? It's just my opinion.
LOVE cantaloupe and HOW is this an UO?!?! Watermelon too. Cantaloupe is tricky to get right - under or overripe - but when it’s right?! Mmmmm
also hate the beach. Too hot, sand sticking everywhere, ugh. I did a good deed this summer and took the kids to the beach on the cape. They loved it till it was time to go and they realized how uncomfortable sandy bodies are
not into pierced ears on babies but to each their own. Just wouldn’t do it for a theoretical girl baby myself.
I still think of Snapchat as the app for sexting. Other than the filters... don’t get it
Oh and team coffee. Didn’t even cut back with my third and 4th preg, but the pgal so I cut to a (large) cup (of French press which is high in caffeine) and then a cup of decaf.
Except... I kind of hate it now. I am not sure why I keep making it... I choke down less than half every time.
Melon-gross pineapple on pizza-gross caffeine while pregnant -in moderation baby ears pierced -meh to each its own. Pierced my daughter at 6 months and don’t regret. But I get the the other perspective. The beach-absolutely love. I don’t live far from one, but don’t go often. It takes to much effort to prepare to go. Snap- no desire I have an account but never use it.
My UO is I love Brussels sprouts. Even as a child I loved them.
Oh and Uber, I can’t bring myself to use it. Every time I contemplate it, I end up not having to use it.
I also hate the beach. The sand gets everywhere, it stinks, and that much water freaks me out. The novelty is kind of interesting, but I wouldn't choose to vacation there if I had a choice.
I love snow. I have not seen a single snowflake this winter, and I'm getting a little desperate.
Cantelope is good when it's good, but it turns funky really easily and then it's no good. Honeydew is much more consistently good. Watermelon is pretty much always good. I suspect I could eat an entire watermelon if given a chance.
I am not on board with piercing baby ears. I think it's a decision people should make for themselves when they're old enough. But I also have an aunt who had her earrings ripped out of her ears, so I'm pretty terrified of earrings in general. I know the whole thing is not exactly rational.
Apples are great. Caramel apples are awesome. They are not improved by additional nuts or candies.
Pineapple is really good fresh. Also grilled. Putting it on pizza ruins both the pineapple and the pizza.
Brussels sprouts are delicious, I have always liked them.
I love cantaloupe and apples... but I hate caramel apples! Not into piercing baby's ears but it took me 17+ years to finally do it for myself and sometimes think it would have been easier if my parents had done it for me (but I'm glad they didn't). Actually my ONE instruction to my mom who watches DD once a week is "Do not pierce her ears". Luckily she's complied.
I have fun reminding my friends who live in the Northeast how nice it is back here in SoCal... it was 73* today while I was texting my bestie in Boston. I felt no remorse rubbing it in since she refuses to move back here.
A couple years ago I grew cantaloupe in my garden and it was seriously the best thing I've ever eaten. So sweet and tasty.and much better than store-bought. sadly, the squirrels and bunnies have gotten to them the past two years, so it was just that one magical year of cantaloupe.
My UO is I enjoy the one-off threads on this board. TB has become so regimented that I find a lot of the posts to be similar -- I.e. A lot of "check ins" with the same info, like how far along, size of baby, rants/raves, etc.
We should start a ten things Tuesday post, because those tend to start good convos. People write 10 things (big or small) going on in their lives.
Fed is best........ but not really. Eta: breast will always be best for baby.
Shit like this is why I felt like my only option was to EP, even though it wreaked havoc on my mental, emotional, and physical health, which was NOT best for my baby in the long run. ETA congrats on adding to the narrative that makes women feel terrible if, through no fault of their own, BF does not work for them.
Me: 28, DH: 40 Married 9/28/13 DS born 11/12/15 EDD 8/13/18
Fed is best........ but not really. Eta: breast will always be best for baby.
Shit like this is why I felt like my only option was to EP, even though it wreaked havoc on my mental, emotional, and physical health, which was NOT best for my baby in the long run. ETA congrats on adding to the narrative that makes women feel terrible if, through no fault of their own, BF does not work for them.
Agree, I didn’t breastfeed, wasn’t for me. Tried to pump, hated it. Ended up FF and my DS was never sick and has had no issues. My mom FF both me and my sister and again, never sick and I’d like to say we turned out fine. It’s whatever works best for mama and baby and the family as a whole.
My UO is that I completely agree with @vinerie. I like the one off posts too. So what if it "clogs the board"? The regimented nature and people going on those posts and pushing people to gave to post in particular places is not very welcoming. And the tone of those replies are often condescending/passive aggressive in my reading of them. It makes me not what to post anywhere because I know as soon as I get it wrong, someone will jump all over me. I think everyone needs to relax a bit.
My UO is that I completely agree with @vinerie. I like the one off posts too. So what if it "clogs the board"? The regimented nature and people going on those posts and pushing people to gave to post in particular places is not very welcoming. And the tone of those replies are often condescending/passive aggressive in my reading of them. It makes me not what to post anywhere because I know as soon as I get it wrong, someone will jump all over me. I think everyone needs to relax a bit.
Ok so members of this board are unwelcoming, condescending, passive agrssive and need to relax? Nice. The reasons for not "clogging the board" have been explained multiple times across TB so I'm not getting into that. I know you only joined a month ago but if you dislike it as much as you seem to then why not find a forum that suits you better?
Fed is best........ but not really. Eta: breast will always be best for baby.
Shit like this is why I felt like my only option was to EP, even though it wreaked havoc on my mental, emotional, and physical health, which was NOT best for my baby in the long run. ETA congrats on adding to the narrative that makes women feel terrible if, through no fault of their own, BF does not work for them.
I'm really disappointed that this topic was brought up. It never ends well and people inevitably and understandably end up feeling targeted, offended and judged. I'm a huge advocate for breastfeeding and it's what was best in my situation but for other women that's not the case and I really don't give a damn how someone else chooses/has to feed their baby. @lakesideknitter I'm sorry you had a rough time with it before. Hugs!
I kind of agree with the organization getting a little boring. I'm sure it appeals to half the group who love the organization - my slightly ocd dh would love it too. I'm a little more fly by the seat of my pants. Plus I love the snark that occurs when someone does a drive by AW post.
But I also thought everyone loved Brussels sprouts....
I breastfed my son, but he was so easy to nurse. If I had had to EP, I don’t think I could have done it. My best friend wasn’t able to nurse due to supply and she also suffered from postpartum depression with her first. She really struggled and feels bad about it too, even now. I hate how judged moms feel, not only about this topic, but a million other ones. I think everyone has to do what’s best for them and their family.
I’m fully supportive of moms doing whatever works best for them and their babies. And I don’t judge out loud (except for right here in unpopular op because it’s the only one I could think of to contribute). It’s just always in the back of my mind when people say fed is best. I struggle to think that something not made for our bodies is best. It’s good, it does exactly what it needs to and all of the babies are fine for it. But the thought is always there.
In fact I watched one of my best friends agonize over the decision to stopping and I talked her through that every single day encouraging her to make the best decision for her, which was ultimately to go to formula because she didn’t produce enough.
I knew New it would be unpopular. It’s in the universe now. And I won’t bring it up again. Because we all do what we have to do.
August '18 March Siggy Challenge - You had ONE JOB
@lakesideknitter agree. When I had to give up breastfeeding, I felt like everyone I knew was judging me. It took me a solid couple months to get over it. My biggest lesson learned from DD was "to hell with whatever other people think/say, I'm doing what's best for me and mine." And if that's formula, great, and a big middle finger to anyone who thinks otherwise because you don't know our situation.
I’m fully supportive of moms doing whatever works best for them and their babies. And I don’t judge out loud (except for right here in unpopular op because it’s the only one I could think of to contribute). It’s just always in the back of my mind when people say fed is best. I struggle to think that something not made for our bodies is best. It’s good, it does exactly what it needs to and all of the babies are fine for it. But the thought is always there.
In fact I watched one of my best friends agonize over the decision to stopping and I talked her through that every single day encouraging her to make the best decision for her, which was ultimately to go to formula because she didn’t produce enough.
I knew New it would be unpopular. It’s in the universe now. And I won’t bring it up again. Because we all do what we have to do.
Well, no you're wrong. Yes, BM is good but it doesn't always do what it's supposed to do.
And its that exact way of thinking that makes people feel like crap.
So thanks for sharing but I'm glad you'll never bring up such a sensitive and personal subject again. You've unintentionally made at least 1 woman here feel like shit.
Getting caught up a day late. I was too sick all day yesterday to chime in.
Team melon here. All of it, I love it. DH has found me eating half a watermelon out of the rind like it’s a bowl on multiple occasions. No shame.
Team no beach. I’d rather hike in Scotland or go back to Iceland than sit on a beach. Although, we did go last fall and it was fun, but only because we scored a free beach house with friends.
@hardlyhannah +1 to making me feel like shit too. I won’t go into my story here because honestly it brings up a lot of past emotional issues I don’t want to experience right now. I will say my daughter was mostly FF is her memory skills are above and beyond, and (other than her peanut allergy) she is a healthy girl.
@hardlyhannah To me, the issue is much broader. Your opinion is NOT unpopular, and that's exactly why so many women struggle psychologically if their bodies or babies don't cooperate. To use your friend as an example, she shouldn't have had to AGONIZE over the decision to stop. If you aren't producing enough for your baby, why on earth should you be made to feel guilty over supplementing with formula or switching completely? It's silly, especially since the alternative is that your baby literally starves. How is it possible, in that situation, that breast is better than fed? I appreciate that you won't bring it this contentious issue up again, but I hope that beyond that, you and everyone on this board are more sensitive to struggles others may have gone through. ETA - I am also guilty of saying something insensitive on this board within the last 24 hours. So there's that.
Me: 28, DH: 40 Married 9/28/13 DS born 11/12/15 EDD 8/13/18
You guys..... UO is supposed to be about cantaloupe, the beach, brussel sprouts, and not serious stuff. We are supposed to be in this group to support eachother as mothers. If you're here to pass judgement so early in the game, I really hope you are absolutely perfect 30+ weeks from now when you actually have to be.
I breastfed. It was damn hard (separate story). I pass zero judgement on moms that don't/can't because that's their baby and none of my business. Feed your kid. I'm raising my kid the best I can and they are doing the best they can. I'm not perfect. And guess what....you won't be either. But you'll be the best you can for your kid, and everyone else will be too.
You guys..... UO is supposed to be about cantaloupe, the beach, brussel sprouts, and not serious stuff. We are supposed to be in this group to support eachother as mothers. If you're here to pass judgement so early in the game, I really hope you are absolutely perfect 30+ weeks from now when you actually have to be.
Actually its not. Unpopular Opinions is about any opinion you have that might not be 'mainstream'. Whether that is true on the individual board or not. Just like Flame Free Friday Confessions (sorry if the Fs are out of order) is never guaranteed to be Flame-Free. One of the purposes of creating such groups is so that women who are struggling have a place to vent and get help from people in a similar situation, but ALSO to get knocked back down to reality. Example: No one should ever 'its okay, you can keep doing what you are doing' to someone who is racist, sexist, an abuser . . . . That is definitely something that will never be tolerated on this BMB or any other 99% of people visit.
Stating something so black and white on an issue that every mom I have ever known, irl or online, has struggled with is asking for serious rebuttals. To flat out condemn, whether written or implied, anyone who can't do something for any of a million reasons is why there is such mom guilt. It is why moms are judged so hard, why we don't relax and take care of ourselves if we are having mental health, physical health, or any issues that could be in the way of BF.
Formerly known as Kate08young August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Me: 28 H: 24 Married: 7/22/14 Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017. Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
@princesslockness I agree, I was actually saying the same thing but maybe it didn't come off that way. I meant that UO was very judgemental and hurtful to many people in this group and was not appropriate
@princesslockness I agree, I was actually saying the same thing but maybe it didn't come off that way. I meant that UO was very judgemental and hurtful to many people in this group and was not appropriate
Maybe I misread what you intended. It came off to me as very 'this is too serious so everyone should STFU about it and go back to rainbows'. I'm truly sorry if I read that wrong.
Formerly known as Kate08young August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Me: 28 H: 24 Married: 7/22/14 Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017. Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
If breast is truly best my DD would have starved to death . A story I will not get into because I do not want to relive it . I will try to breastfeed again this time with better knowledge then I had last time but I will also carry no guilt this time if it does not work for me again.
a day late but my unpopular opinion I LOVE maternity clothes! I think they make my bump look cuter than trying to squeeze into my regular clothes and so much more comfortable!
Re: Unpopular Opinion Thursday 1/4
I love snow skiing but don’t think I could live anywhere where it was really cold.
I don’t care for the beach either but my husband freaking loves it. Salt water and sand everywhere, no thanks.
LOVE cantaloupe and HOW is this an UO?!?! Watermelon too. Cantaloupe is tricky to get right - under or overripe - but when it’s right?! Mmmmm
also hate the beach. Too hot, sand sticking everywhere, ugh. I did a good deed this summer and took the kids to the beach on the cape. They loved it till it was time to go and they realized how uncomfortable sandy bodies are
not into pierced ears on babies but to each their own. Just wouldn’t do it for a theoretical girl baby myself.
I still think of Snapchat as the app for sexting. Other than the filters... don’t get it
11/18/16 missed m/c 9w1
08/03/17 no hb 8w
Except... I kind of hate it now. I am not sure why I keep making it... I choke down less than half every time.
11/18/16 missed m/c 9w1
08/03/17 no hb 8w
11/18/16 missed m/c 9w1
08/03/17 no hb 8w
pineapple on pizza-gross
caffeine while pregnant -in moderation
baby ears pierced -meh to each its own. Pierced my daughter at 6 months and don’t regret. But I get the the other perspective.
The beach-absolutely love. I don’t live far from one, but don’t go often. It takes to much effort to prepare to go.
Snap- no desire I have an account but never use it.
My UO is I love Brussels sprouts. Even as a child I loved them.
Oh and Uber, I can’t bring myself to use it. Every time I contemplate it, I end up not having to use it.
Fed is best........ but not really. Eta: breast will always be best for baby.
August '18 March Siggy Challenge - You had ONE JOB
I love snow. I have not seen a single snowflake this winter, and I'm getting a little desperate.
Cantelope is good when it's good, but it turns funky really easily and then it's no good. Honeydew is much more consistently good. Watermelon is pretty much always good. I suspect I could eat an entire watermelon if given a chance.
I am not on board with piercing baby ears. I think it's a decision people should make for themselves when they're old enough. But I also have an aunt who had her earrings ripped out of her ears, so I'm pretty terrified of earrings in general. I know the whole thing is not exactly rational.
Apples are great. Caramel apples are awesome. They are not improved by additional nuts or candies.
Pineapple is really good fresh. Also grilled. Putting it on pizza ruins both the pineapple and the pizza.
Brussels sprouts are delicious, I have always liked them.
August '18 March Siggy Challenge - You had ONE JOB
I have fun reminding my friends who live in the Northeast how nice it is back here in SoCal... it was 73* today while I was texting my bestie in Boston. I felt no remorse rubbing it in since she refuses to move back here.
My UO is I enjoy the one-off threads on this board. TB has become so regimented that I find a lot of the posts to be similar -- I.e. A lot of "check ins" with the same info, like how far along, size of baby, rants/raves, etc.
We should start a ten things Tuesday post, because those tend to start good convos. People write 10 things (big or small) going on in their lives.
DS: Born 5-17-16
ETA congrats on adding to the narrative that makes women feel terrible if, through no fault of their own, BF does not work for them.
Married 9/28/13
DS born 11/12/15
EDD 8/13/18
I kind of agree with the organization getting a little boring. I'm sure it appeals to half the group who love the organization - my slightly ocd dh would love it too. I'm a little more fly by the seat of my pants. Plus I love the snark that occurs when someone does a drive by AW post.
But I also thought everyone loved Brussels sprouts....
I breastfed my son, but he was so easy to nurse. If I had had to EP, I don’t think I could have done it. My best friend wasn’t able to nurse due to supply and she also suffered from postpartum depression with her first. She really struggled and feels bad about it too, even now. I hate how judged moms feel, not only about this topic, but a million other ones. I think everyone has to do what’s best for them and their family.
In fact I watched one of my best friends agonize over the decision to stopping and I talked her through that every single day encouraging her to make the best decision for her, which was ultimately to go to formula because she didn’t produce enough.
I knew New it would be unpopular. It’s in the universe now. And I won’t bring it up again. Because we all do what we have to do.
August '18 March Siggy Challenge - You had ONE JOB
And its that exact way of thinking that makes people feel like crap.
So thanks for sharing but I'm glad you'll never bring up such a sensitive and personal subject again. You've unintentionally made at least 1 woman here feel like shit.
Well done.
Team melon here. All of it, I love it. DH has found me eating half a watermelon out of the rind like it’s a bowl on multiple occasions. No shame.
Team no beach. I’d rather hike in Scotland or go back to Iceland than sit on a beach. Although, we did go last fall and it was fun, but only because we scored a free beach house with friends.
I don’t understand Snapchat. I think I’m too old.
I do not love watermelon or pineapple on pizza. Apples I can take or leave.
My UO is that I hate hot tea and hot Coffee. I hate all hot drinks. I put ice in everything!
ETA - I am also guilty of saying something insensitive on this board within the last 24 hours. So there's that.
Married 9/28/13
DS born 11/12/15
EDD 8/13/18
I breastfed. It was damn hard (separate story). I pass zero judgement on moms that don't/can't because that's their baby and none of my business. Feed your kid. I'm raising my kid the best I can and they are doing the best they can. I'm not perfect. And guess what....you won't be either. But you'll be the best you can for your kid, and everyone else will be too.
One of the purposes of creating such groups is so that women who are struggling have a place to vent and get help from people in a similar situation, but ALSO to get knocked back down to reality. Example: No one should ever 'its okay, you can keep doing what you are doing' to someone who is racist, sexist, an abuser . . . . That is definitely something that will never be tolerated on this BMB or any other 99% of people visit.
Stating something so black and white on an issue that every mom I have ever known, irl or online, has struggled with is asking for serious rebuttals. To flat out condemn, whether written or implied, anyone who can't do something for any of a million reasons is why there is such mom guilt. It is why moms are judged so hard, why we don't relax and take care of ourselves if we are having mental health, physical health, or any issues that could be in the way of BF.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
a day late but my unpopular opinion I LOVE maternity clothes! I think they make my bump look cuter than trying to squeeze into my regular clothes and so much more comfortable!