Attention to anyone who reads and follows that book I WILL rip into you. TB can give all the warnings it wants. If you abuse children like that... you deserve every single bad things that will or has ever happened to you.
I don't adequately have the right words to convey how despicable that is. I want to throw bricks through the author's windows
I don’t even think I can open the link! Shame shame. I get serious mom guilt just for getting upset with me kiddos! I can’t imagine any parent buying into all of that - they must have some serious aggression issues
Wow - that link is horrifying. I cannot believe people can treat children (or anyone!) that way. I feel like it's time for a visit to the "Why my pregnant self is crying" board.
I can’t stand it when people say that pregnancy is really 10 months because it’s 40 weeks. With that logic there would be 13 months in a year (52/4). To me, this is the most cringe worthy statement. For real.
This!!!
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@Julesf817 WTAF what reasoning did they give to support this asinine parenting decision
Religion.
edited to add: we ran that wack job off the board right quick.
Raising up a child? They need a new religion.
Yep, she was one of those. I dubbed her slaps4jesus. it still makes me sad when I think of it. Her example was if the baby tried to crawl off a blanket or struggle during diaper changes, they’d spank.
Omg, poor child. That kind of ignorance breaks my heart.
My UO: I do not like Instagram accounts set up for kids who aren't even old enough to know what Instagram is. It seriously annoys me to see those accounts like "Hi, I'm so-and-so, and I'm 13 months old. Please follow me!" with a 1000 snapshots of every cute and funny thing so-and-so has ever done. I just think children should be old enough to decide whether or not they want their name and could-be embarrassing baby photos plastered all over the internet for anyone to see.
I do not like gender reveal parties. The more PC term would be sex reveal parties because it's just about the organs. I understand the spirit of it and that people are excited to know something about the kiddo growing in them. I would never criticize someone for doing it, but I personally don't plan to have one. I toy with wanting to know the sex or not, but even if we do find out, I don't want to make a huge spectacle of it.
Honestly, I don't care what the kid comes out as as long as they're a Hufflepuff like me! #HarryPotterThings #NerdAlert
My wife and I have conceived a babe with my body and frozen donor sperm through IUI, with medication support (clomid, ovidrel, and injections of progesterone) IUI #1, #2, and #3: Dec 2017, Jan 2018, and Feb 2018 - all BFN HSG Test: April 2018 - all clear! IUI #4: April 15/16, 2018 - BFP!! EDD: Jan 7, 2019
I do not like gender reveal parties. The more PC term would be sex reveal parties because it's just about the organs. I understand the spirit of it and that people are excited to know something about the kiddo growing in them. I would never criticize someone for doing it, but I personally don't plan to have one. I toy with wanting to know the sex or not, but even if we do find out, I don't want to make a huge spectacle of it.
Honestly, I don't care what the kid comes out as as long as they're a Hufflepuff like me! #HarryPotterThings #NerdAlert
One of my old coworkers had a SUPER extra gender reveal party and when she found out it was a boy she CRIED. Not tears of joy either -she was genuinely distraught because she wanted a girl so bad and it was sooooo awkward. I was never into the parties in the first place but man oh man that killed them for me forever.
@rooonilwaazlib I don't like them either! And it is one of my pet peeves when people use the term "gender" when they really mean "sex." Not the same thing!
I do not like gender reveal parties. The more PC term would be sex reveal parties because it's just about the organs. I understand the spirit of it and that people are excited to know something about the kiddo growing in them. I would never criticize someone for doing it, but I personally don't plan to have one. I toy with wanting to know the sex or not, but even if we do find out, I don't want to make a huge spectacle of it.
Honestly, I don't care what the kid comes out as as long as they're a Hufflepuff like me! #HarryPotterThings #NerdAlert
The only gender reveal I've ever attended was a co - ed reveal for the wife of my husband's work friend. We knew no one else there, and it was at their church so there was no alcohol in sight. They guilted us all into playing HOURS of lame team games, all to compete for the dubious honor of being the team to open the box for the big reveal.
And finally, THE PARENTS TO BE ALREADY KNEW THE SEX. After all that, we didn't even get to see a look of surprise at the end.
@roonilwazlib-2 Agree 100% on the gender/sex reveal parties. If someone wants to have a small get together with family, ok, fine, but a full on party is so extra. Eta words @AshVA Yes! We went to one last year where the parents knew already. What was the point?
Breaking news: No one cares what the sex of your child is as much as you and your partner. Maybe your immediate family is curious. No one else gives a f*ck.
I don't mind the reveals. I don't personally want one. My mom wants me to do cake or something at family dinner. She doesn't care if i already know either. Lol she just wants the surprise. Whatever.... but even not being into them for myself, I don't mind if my friends want to do something like that. We're all in our 30s and really close. Family I could probably care less. It's not as special to me for some reason. I dunno.
ETA my H on the other hand is a hard pass to any reveal. Anything that puts attention on anyone, including himself.. he'll awkward backwards moonwalk out of there. He's the worst wedding guest, birthday attendee, etc guest ever.
We revealed to our families at Christmas with our daughter by doing little gingerbread girls. But I'm not about the parties. So I'm down with revealing the sex to your family in a fun way.
For our son we went to a restaurant and gave them an envelope. Asked them to make either a blue virgin drink or a pink virgin drink and surprise us. The restaurant had a lot of fun and ton of the employees came over to see. And all the customers around us had fun with it too. It was really incredible actually but it was just our little family and then we just called our parents and stuff.
@galactickates I think the idea of a small mini - reveal with family or friends, built into a family dinner or something, could be cute. Or if the parents - to - be can wait that long, making it one element of the shower. Those aren't nearly as attention- grabby as the people who basically turn it into a second baby shower.
I don't mind the gender reveal parties as long as they don't turn into gift-giving events. Friends of ours had one and it was fun because they didn't try to get us to play games or anything cheesy like that. It was mostly an excuse to hang out and eat pink and blue snacks. They put on the invitation "no need to bring anything- just your prediction" so nobody felt like they had to get a present. I do get kind of annoyed when the parents try to play into traditional gender roles, like "Is it going to be a ballet dancer or football player?" (Because those are the only two choices, obviously!) I saw one on Pinterest once that was literally "Guns or Glitter?" Umm... sorry, what?
That being said, if we do decide to find out the sex I don't think I'll do a reveal party. Maybe something small with close family like PPs have said.
@Ghostie625 that guns or glitter crap bugs me so much. I won't even entertain something like that in my head. Let alone make it a thing for a reveal to my family and friends.
I don't mind the gender reveal parties as long as they don't turn into gift-giving events. Friends of ours had one and it was fun because they didn't try to get us to play games or anything cheesy like that. It was mostly an excuse to hang out and eat pink and blue snacks. They put on the invitation "no need to bring anything- just your prediction" so nobody felt like they had to get a present. I do get kind of annoyed when the parents try to play into traditional gender roles, like "Is it going to be a ballet dancer or football player?" (Because those are the only two choices, obviously!) I saw one on Pinterest once that was literally "Guns or Glitter?" Umm... sorry, what?
That being said, if we do decide to find out the sex I don't think I'll do a reveal party. Maybe something small with close family like PPs have said.
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It says to spank your babies?
What is going on????
Seriously look at the link before clicking if this is going to be too much.
https://www.babble.com/mom/to-train-up-a-child-teaches-punishment-that-kills-kids/
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Meimsx no more
Attention to anyone who reads and follows that book I WILL rip into you. TB can give all the warnings it wants. If you abuse children like that... you deserve every single bad things that will or has ever happened to you.
I don't adequately have the right words to convey how despicable that is. I want to throw bricks through the author's windows
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Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
TTC #1 since 01/16; Unexplained IF; Low AMH; Conceived naturally
Married 11/12; Dating 05/05
Me: 36 DH: 37
My UO: I do not like Instagram accounts set up for kids who aren't even old enough to know what Instagram is. It seriously annoys me to see those accounts like "Hi, I'm so-and-so, and I'm 13 months old. Please follow me!" with a 1000 snapshots of every cute and funny thing so-and-so has ever done. I just think children should be old enough to decide whether or not they want their name and could-be embarrassing baby photos plastered all over the internet for anyone to see.
Honestly, I don't care what the kid comes out as as long as they're a Hufflepuff like me! #HarryPotterThings #NerdAlert
My wife and I have conceived a babe with my body and frozen donor sperm through IUI, with medication support (clomid, ovidrel, and injections of progesterone)
IUI #1, #2, and #3: Dec 2017, Jan 2018, and Feb 2018 - all BFN
HSG Test: April 2018 - all clear!
IUI #4: April 15/16, 2018 - BFP!! EDD: Jan 7, 2019
And finally, THE PARENTS TO BE ALREADY KNEW THE SEX. After all that, we didn't even get to see a look of surprise at the end.
So yeah.... gender reveals. Not a fan.
@AshVA Yes! We went to one last year where the parents knew already. What was the point?
Breaking news: No one cares what the sex of your child is as much as you and your partner. Maybe your immediate family is curious. No one else gives a f*ck.
ETA my H on the other hand is a hard pass to any reveal. Anything that puts attention on anyone, including himself.. he'll awkward backwards moonwalk out of there. He's the worst wedding guest, birthday attendee, etc guest ever.
For our son we went to a restaurant and gave them an envelope. Asked them to make either a blue virgin drink or a pink virgin drink and surprise us. The restaurant had a lot of fun and ton of the employees came over to see. And all the customers around us had fun with it too. It was really incredible actually but it was just our little family and then we just called our parents and stuff.
I lost my angels 07/2010, 04/2017, 10/2017
Meimsx no more
I do get kind of annoyed when the parents try to play into traditional gender roles, like "Is it going to be a ballet dancer or football player?" (Because those are the only two choices, obviously!) I saw one on Pinterest once that was literally "Guns or Glitter?" Umm... sorry, what?
That being said, if we do decide to find out the sex I don't think I'll do a reveal party. Maybe something small with close family like PPs have said.
I lost my angels 07/2010, 04/2017, 10/2017
Meimsx no more