UO Thursday 2.5.15

[penguininthecity]

Opinions? Let's hear 'em y'all!

[gradschoolmama]

I don't think sharing the same bloodline is a reason to maintain a relationship with someone. It does mean something, but not everything.
There are many "family" members I do not engage with and many friends that I consider my chosen family.

[penguininthecity]

Darn you double posting! (Post below)

[penguininthecity]

This may be an UO on my campus at least, but if you are in a public bathroom, stop carrying on conversations on your cell phone!

Also if someone is helping you at a point of service. Discourteous at the very least.

(I may have used this before, but I don't have a perfect memory...)

I know I have confessed to either flushing the toilet purposely or being sorry not sorry when legitimately using a hand dryer while someone was chatting on their phone in one of those...

[penguininthecity]

Also: This may be a product of my age, but as far as songs about the tuchus are concerned:

Baby got Back > All About That Bass.

(Not that I don't like the latter, just think Sir Mix a Lot has a better song.)

[JayneArson]

I don't like spongebob squarepants. I've never seen the appeal.

[beevol]

Feb 5, 2015 6:32:41 GMT -5 penguininthecity said:

Also: This may be a product of my age, but as far as songs about the tuchus are concerned:

Baby got Back > All About That Bass.

(Not that I don't like the latter, just think Sir Mix a Lot has a better song.)

There are a number of things I don't like about the lyrics to All About That Bass, but it just pisses me off when she claims to be bringing booty back. BOOTY NEVER LEFT!

Freddy Mercury knew that fat bottomed girls made the rocking world go round in 1978. Not to mention Baby Got Back (1992). And, Anaconda came out at the same time, which is kind of the ultimate in booty (also, hilarious. Nicki Minaj has a gift - "toss my salad like his name romaine" QED).

[mlee116]

Feb 5, 2015 7:57:05 GMT -5 beevol said:

Feb 5, 2015 6:32:41 GMT -5 penguininthecity said:

Also: This may be a product of my age, but as far as songs about the tuchus are concerned:

Baby got Back > All About That Bass.

(Not that I don't like the latter, just think Sir Mix a Lot has a better song.)

There are a number of things I don't like about the lyrics to All About That Bass, but it just pisses me off when she claims to be bringing booty back. BOOTY NEVER LEFT!

Freddy Mercury knew that fat bottomed girls made the rocking world go round in 1978. Not to mention Baby Got Back (1992). And, Anaconda came out at the same time, which is kind of the ultimate in booty (also, hilarious. Nicki Minaj has a gift - "toss my salad like his name romaine" QED).

I thought the lyrics were "And when we done, I make him buy me lo mein" until very, very recently lol. I guess being pregnant made everything about food!

[pooky08]

I think bed sharers are on to something, and I wish DH hadn't heard from so many medical professionals that it is dangerous. I swear it almost feels like an instinct to want to keep the baby super close to me at night.

[mlee116]

Feb 5, 2015 7:59:20 GMT -5 mayflower15 said:

People need to stop telling me I'm spoiling my baby. If she wants to sleep on me, I'm going to let her. She's only going to be this little once and I'm taking advantage of it.

On a similar note, I think a lot of people rush their children's childhoods. I hear parents say things like "I'm ready for her to sleep thru the nite", "I'll be glad when LO is eating baby food" or "I can't wait until she's finally walking." Or when they start potty training their kid before they're even two, move them out of a crib when they're still really small, etc. I think that we put too much pressure on ourselves and our children to be ahead of the curve and to not be last kid to hit a milestone and we miss out on some really special moments.  

Disclaimer, I am guilty of this myself with my first and I realized time flies fast enough without me wishing it away, so I'm savoring every moment.

[pros521]

Feb 5, 2015 6:53:13 GMT -5 JayneArson said:

I don't like spongebob squarepants. I've never seen the appeal.

My DD has never watched spongebob, but when she sees him, she calls him cheese.

[gdaniels77]

Feb 5, 2015 7:59:20 GMT -5 mayflower15 said:

People need to stop telling me I'm spoiling my baby. If she wants to sleep on me, I'm going to let her. She's only going to be this little once and I'm taking advantage of it.

Feb 5, 2015 8:13:59 GMT -5 pooky08 said:

I think bed sharers are on to something, and I wish DH hadn't heard from so many medical professionals that it is dangerous. I swear it almost feels like an instinct to want to keep the baby super close to me at night.

We don't bed share all the time because of the way DH feels about it. At first it was all about safety, which I understand since it is drilled into us in this society to never do it. Now that he has seen me do it while LO had a cold and practice all of the safety precautions with it, I think it's more so jealousy that as her dad he can't be the one that holds her when we're sleeping. Because now his tune has changed from "It's so dangerous" to "You're spoiling her and creating a bad habit". She is two months old and sleeps in her bassinet, PNP, bouncer, car seat, etc. just as often if not more than she sleeps snuggling with me! If anything I'm cherishing the only time she'll be so little she won't get spoiled by sleeping right next to me.

[penguininthecity]

Unrelated: I'm no longer a n00b according to Proboards. (but of course y'all knew I wasn't before ProBoards made it official.... )

[birch113]

This may not be a UO here, but in my professional community it is. I've worked with children and most recently adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Pretty much all of my colleagues have opted to do a delayed vaccination schedule with their children, "just in case". I always planned to do the same, but after recent outbreaks (thanks, anti-vaxers!) and a lot of research, I'm very much leaning towards going with the regular schedule.

[gdaniels77]

I don't see why The Wire was/is so popular and one of those shows you just HAVE to watch. It's really boring to me. And we're having to watch it with the ILs (who have seen it before) and hide that I'm literally dozing off every episode.

Possibly just as unpopular, I think the hype around Lost when it was the "it" show was justifiable. I don't think it's a stupid show. I never watched it until it was over and binge watched it on Netflix, and have rewatched it once a year since then. If Lost had a nerd following I would go to the conventions.

[absolutelyayrianna]

Feb 5, 2015 8:32:11 GMT -5 mlee116 said:

Feb 5, 2015 7:59:20 GMT -5 mayflower15 said:

People need to stop telling me I'm spoiling my baby. If she wants to sleep on me, I'm going to let her. She's only going to be this little once and I'm taking advantage of it.

On a similar note, I think a lot of people rush their children's childhoods. I hear parents say things like "I'm ready for her to sleep thru the nite", "I'll be glad when LO is eating baby food" or "I can't wait until she's finally walking." Or when they start potty training their kid before they're even two, move them out of a crib when they're still really small, etc. I think that we put too much pressure on ourselves and our children to be ahead of the curve and to not be last kid to hit a milestone and we miss out on some really special moments.  

Disclaimer, I am guilty of this myself with my first and I realized time flies fast enough without me wishing it away, so I'm savoring every moment.

This. This 2010%. This is going to be my last baby because I am now well aware I shouldn't be having children so I wanna take full advantage of the floppy baby days but I don't enjoy waking up all throughout the night. I know how bad I'll miss it once she's older because I missed DD1 being a baby so much I had another

[penguininthecity]

Feb 5, 2015 8:32:11 GMT -5 mlee116 said:

Feb 5, 2015 7:59:20 GMT -5 mayflower15 said:

People need to stop telling me I'm spoiling my baby. If she wants to sleep on me, I'm going to let her. She's only going to be this little once and I'm taking advantage of it.

On a similar note, I think a lot of people rush their children's childhoods. I hear parents say things like "I'm ready for her to sleep thru the nite", "I'll be glad when LO is eating baby food" or "I can't wait until she's finally walking." Or when they start potty training their kid before they're even two, move them out of a crib when they're still really small, etc. I think that we put too much pressure on ourselves and our children to be ahead of the curve and to not be last kid to hit a milestone and we miss out on some really special moments.  

Disclaimer, I am guilty of this myself with my first and I realized time flies fast enough without me wishing it away, so I'm savoring every moment.

Encouragement is going to happen, yes, but there is going to be no rushing any rainbow children (Planners that we are, we are aiming for 2016). They are not going to be rushed to hit milestones. 

Life is too short, and I know that palpably.

[fergie17]

I didn't like Guardians of the Galaxy. Everyone I know said it was awesome but I just didn't get into it. I like comic book movies too so not sure what that's all about.

[amyface813]

I love strangers at the airport! Everyone was so helpful when I flew yesterday! One man carried my stuff all the way across the Denver airport yesterday so I could "just take care of my little guy"!

[kathytav]

Feb 5, 2015 7:59:20 GMT -5 mayflower15 said:

People need to stop telling me I'm spoiling my baby. If she wants to sleep on me, I'm going to let her. She's only going to be this little once and I'm taking advantage of it.

THIS! I like it and she sleeps SO soundly on me. Generally though, I'm also just sick of all unsolicited parenting advice.

[jennielee123]

Feb 5, 2015 8:32:11 GMT -5 mlee116 said:

Feb 5, 2015 7:59:20 GMT -5 mayflower15 said:

People need to stop telling me I'm spoiling my baby. If she wants to sleep on me, I'm going to let her. She's only going to be this little once and I'm taking advantage of it.

On a similar note, I think a lot of people rush their children's childhoods. I hear parents say things like "I'm ready for her to sleep thru the nite", "I'll be glad when LO is eating baby food" or "I can't wait until she's finally walking." Or when they start potty training their kid before they're even two, move them out of a crib when they're still really small, etc. I think that we put too much pressure on ourselves and our children to be ahead of the curve and to not be last kid to hit a milestone and we miss out on some really special moments.  

Disclaimer, I am guilty of this myself with my first and I realized time flies fast enough without me wishing it away, so I'm savoring every moment.

I was the same way with DD1. I have actually taken "I can't wait until" out of my vocabulary with this one because I want to remember to relish in every second. They grow so fast.

[jennielee123]

I hate The Big Bang Theory. The characters drive me bananas.

[melobear]

Feb 5, 2015 12:12:40 GMT -5 jennielee123 said:

I hate The Big Band Theory. The characters drive me bananas.

This was going to be my UO, but you beat me to it! I don't think it's that funny. I also don't like shows with laugh tracks in general, so that may have something to do with it. Plus, I get really irritated when the actors on this show win Emmy awards because, again, the show is not that funny.

[cwbh928]

Feb 5, 2015 6:53:13 GMT -5 JayneArson said:

I don't like spongebob squarepants. I've never seen the appeal.

I figured I had the unpopular opinion because I love spongebob, I think it is funny and witty! Plus most of the humor is adult based (in some instances)! I admit sometimes it can be pretty dumb, but it sure catches my attention when it's on.  I figure it's got to be doing something right since its been on the air for over 13 years! 


Here is my real UO ( although maybe not) I hate mini vans! I think they are ugly and I would not be caught dead in one! Luckily my husband hates them too! My aunt and friend both love theirs and were trying to convince me to get one! Sorry I will stick to my over-priced, has guzzling SUV's! 

[chicorojo]

I love minivans. I wish I could afford one right now.

[mcm]

I don't get why people like Dr. Who. It's soooo cheesy!!!

[jennielee123]

Feb 5, 2015 12:59:07 GMT -5 melobear said:

Feb 5, 2015 12:12:40 GMT -5 jennielee123 said:

I hate The Big Band Theory. The characters drive me bananas.

This was going to be my UO, but you beat me to it! I don't think it's that funny. I also don't like shows with laugh tracks in general, so that may have something to do with it. Plus, I get really irritated when the actors on this show win Emmy awards because, again, the show is not that funny.

Exactly. Give New Girl or Brooklyn Nine Nine all the comedy awards.

[jennielee123]

Feb 5, 2015 13:54:26 GMT -5 calvinfoster said:

I hate Seinfeld. I have never seen an episode I thought was funny and it gets under my skin when I catch it on. My h thinks it's the funniest show ever. Don't get it.

My H also loves Seinfeld, It's grown on me over the years. He makes me watch Seinfeld and I make him watch Project Runway. 

[ladybug480]

Feb 5, 2015 14:00:18 GMT -5 mcm said:

I don't get why people like Dr. Who. It's soooo cheesy!!!

Agreed. I like Sherlock, Spaced, Coupling, and other British shows, plus everyone raves about Dr Who, so we gave it a go a few months ago. We kept waiting for it to get good, but the whole episode was just so silly and not good at all. Maybe we'd need to watch a lot to "get it", but it didn't seem worth the time investment.

[stormygrace]

Feb 5, 2015 9:12:47 GMT -5 birch113 said:

This may not be a UO here, but in my professional community it is. I've worked with children and most recently adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Pretty much all of my colleagues have opted to do a delayed vaccination schedule with their children, "just in case". I always planned to do the same, but after recent outbreaks (thanks, anti-vaxers!) and a lot of research, I'm very much leaning towards going with the regular schedule.

I'm not pro anti or delayed vax but I do want to break them up. I just don't like the idea of bombarding my child's body with so many metals and preservatives all in one day. I say do two one week and go back the next week and do the rest. I mean there IS a reason they have a specific flu vaccine just for pregnant women that's preservative free. I guess that would be my UO....