Got Opinions? (UO Thursday 2.12.15)

[penguininthecity]

We all know y'all have 'em. Lets air them, shall we...

[kathytav]

I am losing my patience with my dog. I've ALWAYS been a dog person and our dog has been treated as our first born.

She's 15 years old now and has some issues. Her legs give out sometimes and she needs help outside. Yesterday she threw up (not sick, drank water too fast) on the couch and peed on the floor.

It kills me that I am losing ALL patience with her. Yesterday when I was cleaning up her messes the baby was screaming. My priorities are just different and I have less time.

[nbateman5]

I hate red velvet...is it chocolate, is it vanilla, why does it have to be red?! I don't get it!!!! I like chocolate cake, I like vanilla cake, just not red cake with a little bit of chocolate flavor. Ew

[kathytav]

Feb 12, 2015 9:33:26 GMT -5 @kelsz12 said:

I hate chain restaurants with the exception of Chipotle and Chick Fil A. If I'm going out to eat, I want it to be something I can't get anywhere else or somewhere that cooks stuff better than I can (sushi, Indian food, Ethiopian, etc). Why someone would want to eat at Applebee's or the like is beyond me.

I agree. Especially places like subway. I live in NY, home of the deli. How are these places in business?

[erien22846]

Feb 12, 2015 9:11:40 GMT -5 nbateman5 said:

I hate red velvet...is it chocolate, is it vanilla, why does it have to be red?! I don't get it!!!! I like chocolate cake, I like vanilla cake, just not red cake with a little bit of chocolate flavor. Ew

I'm not a huge fan of chocolate (my UO).  For me it's all about the cream cheese frosting!

[erien22846]

Feb 12, 2015 9:33:26 GMT -5 @kelsz12 said:

I hate chain restaurants with the exception of Chipotle and Chick Fil A. If I'm going out to eat, I want it to be something I can't get anywhere else or somewhere that cooks stuff better than I can (sushi, Indian food, Ethiopian, etc). Why someone would want to eat at Applebee's or the like is beyond me.

Agree 100%.  Unfortunately I live in a blue collar town so locally owned restaurants are few and far between.  We do what we can to support the few that are here.  There's a liberal, hippy college town about 30 miles away that we frequented before kids.  We still go there for special occasions when we get a babysitter but that's only a few times a year.  

[gradschoolmama]

Feb 12, 2015 11:35:38 GMT -5 corinne said:

I don't like cereal or milk. Together, when it is all mushy, makes me want to gag.

+1 to disliking milk. Specifically cows milk. That's for baby cows not humans. Ew

[cwbh928]

Feb 12, 2015 13:12:42 GMT -5 gradschoolmama said:

Feb 12, 2015 11:35:38 GMT -5 corinne said:

I don't like cereal or milk. Together, when it is all mushy, makes me want to gag.

+1 to disliking milk. Specifically cows milk. That's for baby cows not humans. Ew

Nope, I love milk!! It's my favorite! My husband on the other hand, can't stand it!! I am actually really bummed I need to eliminate dairy from my diet! I miss cereal and chocolate milk so much!!!

[2jelplus1]

Sorry if this was covered before but: I don't think there's solid evidence that BF has any long term advantage over FF; my baby has had nothing but breast milk since birth but if my body can't figure out how to enjoy sex while making milk, LO will be weaned next month.

[ainslie325]

I thought the Grammy broadcast was weak this year (save the Annie Lennox/Hozier number).

I think quinoa is weird and overrated.

[amyface813]

I think sleep is SO overrated! (I'm going to keep telling myself this to make me feel better...)

[mcm]

Feb 12, 2015 13:48:00 GMT -5 2jelplus1 said:

Sorry if this was covered before but: I don't think there's solid evidence that BF has any long term advantage over FF; my baby has had nothing but breast milk since birth but if my body can't figure out how to enjoy sex while making milk, LO will be weaned next month.

It's free and that is enough for me! ;-)

My UO: Formula smells nasty. Which I'm sure isn't a big UO, but it's all I got right now.

[gdaniels77]

DH buys me jewelry for every holiday or special occasion, but I'm not a jewelry person. At all. I just don't get it. I wear my engagement ring and wedding band but that's because I just never take them off. I can't even be bothered to put on earrings for more than a couple of hours. Do I like your new necklace or charm bracelet? Sure, it's great, but I honestly would never have even noticed it or what pizzazz it brings to your outfit.

[2jelplus1]

Feb 12, 2015 17:19:11 GMT -5 gdaniels77 said:

DH buys me jewelry for every holiday or special occasion, but I'm not a jewelry person. At all. I just don't get it. I wear my engagement ring and wedding band but that's because I just never take them off. I can't even be bothered to put on earrings for more than a couple of hours. Do I like your new necklace or charm bracelet? Sure, it's great, but I honestly would never have even noticed it or what pizzazz it brings to your outfit.

I love this UO-- also, I'm terrible because I've been brainwashed by society to ask for expensive jewelry and I still almost never wear it. I don't even wear my engagement ring anymore because I feel like it just makes me a target for theft! I asked for (and got) a pearl strand for my push/birthday present and have worn it exactly once for our newborn pics... But it does make me happy to see the box in my closet, so I guess it's not a total waste...?

[2jelplus1]

Feb 12, 2015 17:11:28 GMT -5 mcm said:

Feb 12, 2015 13:48:00 GMT -5 2jelplus1 said:

Sorry if this was covered before but: I don't think there's solid evidence that BF has any long term advantage over FF; my baby has had nothing but breast milk since birth but if my body can't figure out how to enjoy sex while making milk, LO will be weaned next month.

It's free and that is enough for me! ;-)

My UO: Formula smells nasty. Which I'm sure isn't a big UO, but it's all I got right now.

Oops, meant to clarify long term health advantage! I stuck it out past the first month because I considered not having to make or wash bottles in the middle of the night a non-trivial advantage.

[amyface813]

I have a real one too. If we lived somewhere warm I probably wouldn't bother with baby clothes. They are a pain and naked babies are so cute!!!!

[stormygrace]

Feb 12, 2015 14:10:35 GMT -5 ainslie325 said:

I thought the Grammy broadcast was weak this year (save the Annie Lennox/Hozier number).

I think quinoa is weird and overrated.

I adore Hozier! He can sing AND he's hot.

[serunatu]

Feb 12, 2015 7:05:06 GMT -5 rshamos4eva said:

I don't like Oreos, of any kind.

Birthday cake Oreos have my heart 4eva

[bookworm87]

Feb 12, 2015 22:21:52 GMT -5 @txaggie08 said:

Feb 12, 2015 19:46:00 GMT -5 amyface813 said:

I have a real one too. If we lived somewhere warm I probably wouldn't bother with baby clothes. They are a pain and naked babies are so cute!!!!

It's awesome! DD was born in August and rarely wore clothes in the house. So easy!

Ok. I actually have a question about this because I'm looking at 9 month clothes which will mostly be for warmer months. I keep the house decently warm during the winter and during the summer I run the A/C all the time. So I would think my house would be cooler during the summer months. Should I still buy the cotton sleepers for him or should I just plan on cooler clothes? Obviously he would wear cooler clothes outside. Basically I'm just wondering how your baby was warm enough in just a diaper??

[jennielee123]

Feb 12, 2015 21:13:25 GMT -5 momtoEandC25 said:

My UO: I cannot stand syrup or really anything that syrups typically goes on. The smell, taste, extreme stickiness, all wears me out.

But, but, but, pancakes. And waffles. And FRENCH TOAST.

[birch113]

Feb 12, 2015 13:23:29 GMT -5 cwbh928 said:

Feb 12, 2015 13:12:42 GMT -5 gradschoolmama said:

+1 to disliking milk. Specifically cows milk. That's for baby cows not humans. Ew

Nope, I love milk!! It's my favorite! My husband on the other hand, can't stand it!! I am actually really bummed I need to eliminate dairy from my diet! I miss cereal and chocolate milk so much!!!

I'm not a big fan of milk generally, but from week 16-ish to the early 20's of this pregnancy, I was obsessed!!! I went through 2 gallons per week. It was pretty much the only craving I had the whole pregnancy, and the least sick I was from extreme morning sickness. Have you tried almond milk or rice milk for your cereal and chocolate milk?

[bookworm87]

@txaggie08 Okay good! That's what I was thinking too but I definitely don't want to buy clothes he won't wear. We did that for winter, bought really warm clothes because it will be cold. But then we stayed inside and the house was warm and we ended up retiring everything microfleece by week two. Off to Target's website to buy the adorable tiger sleeper!

[nbateman5]

Feb 12, 2015 13:23:29 GMT -5 cwbh928 said:

Feb 12, 2015 13:12:42 GMT -5 gradschoolmama said:

+1 to disliking milk. Specifically cows milk. That's for baby cows not humans. Ew

Nope, I love milk!! It's my favorite! My husband on the other hand, can't stand it!! I am actually really bummed I need to eliminate dairy from my diet! I miss cereal and chocolate milk so much!!!

Have u tried almond milk? Specifially the unsweetened vanilla, so good!!

[gradschoolmama]

Feb 13, 2015 2:34:29 GMT -5 birch113 said:

Feb 12, 2015 13:23:29 GMT -5 cwbh928 said:

Nope, I love milk!! It's my favorite! My husband on the other hand, can't stand it!! I am actually really bummed I need to eliminate dairy from my diet! I miss cereal and chocolate milk so much!!!

I'm not a big fan of milk generally, but from week 16-ish to the early 20's of this pregnancy, I was obsessed!!! I went through 2 gallons per week. It was pretty much the only craving I had the whole pregnancy, and the least sick I was from extreme morning sickness. Have you tried almond milk or rice milk for your cereal and chocolate milk?

I'm a big almond milk fan. And oddly throughout pregnancy I had cereal w almond milk almost every night when I'd wake up w insomnia. But now I am back to not eating cereal and the almond milk is just for my coffee.
Pregnancy is weird.
Edit: nbateman5 is the person you were suggesting almond milk to - pre 5am brain maybe shouldn't post on Internet

[cwbh928]

Feb 13, 2015 4:47:52 GMT -5 nbateman5 said:

Feb 12, 2015 13:23:29 GMT -5 cwbh928 said:

Nope, I love milk!! It's my favorite! My husband on the other hand, can't stand it!! I am actually really bummed I need to eliminate dairy from my diet! I miss cereal and chocolate milk so much!!!

Have u tried almond milk? Specifially the unsweetened vanilla, so good!!

No I have not tried it, but it sounds like something I would like!! I actually never thought of even getting it! Thanks!!!

[cwbh928]

Feb 13, 2015 4:51:00 GMT -5 gradschoolmama said:

Feb 13, 2015 2:34:29 GMT -5 birch113 said:

I'm not a big fan of milk generally, but from week 16-ish to the early 20's of this pregnancy, I was obsessed!!! I went through 2 gallons per week. It was pretty much the only craving I had the whole pregnancy, and the least sick I was from extreme morning sickness. Have you tried almond milk or rice milk for your cereal and chocolate milk?

I'm a big almond milk fan. And oddly throughout pregnancy I had cereal w almond milk almost every night when I'd wake up w insomnia. But now I am back to not eating cereal and the almond milk is just for my coffee.
Pregnancy is weird.
Edit: nbateman5 is the person you were suggesting almond milk to - pre 5am brain maybe shouldn't post on Internet

I am going to have to pick some up! I never thought about trying it before. Yeah if anything just to have something in my coffee would be great!!! Lol

[seerealsky]

I'm going to chime in late. I dislike the stuff on the butts of baby clothes. I didn't realize this until I got a ton of it at Mina's shower. Just...why? Why are there ruffles and animal faces and fruit on the clothes intended for my baby's bum? Who came up with this? She's going to wear them because they are absolutely adorable clothes otherwise, but...ugh.

[ainslie325]

Feb 12, 2015 20:17:15 GMT -5 stormygrace said:

Feb 12, 2015 14:10:35 GMT -5 ainslie325 said:

I thought the Grammy broadcast was weak this year (save the Annie Lennox/Hozier number).

I think quinoa is weird and overrated.

I adore Hozier! He can sing AND he's hot.

In fairness, I've only heard "Take Me to Church," but I love it.  When I hear it, I visualize myself running, dramatically, on a foggy morning.  Working out like Rocky.  That, or making out in slow motion. (-:

[pooky08]

Feb 13, 2015 9:39:19 GMT -5 seerealsky said:

I'm going to chime in late. I dislike the stuff on the butts of baby clothes. I didn't realize this until I got a ton of it at Mina's shower. Just...why? Why are there ruffles and animal faces and fruit on the clothes intended for my baby's bum? Who came up with this? She's going to wear them because they are absolutely adorable clothes otherwise, but...ugh.

I think it will be cuter when the baby is crawling.