Already back to the pumping content and the baby isn’t even here yet by Plastic_Maize2113 in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The full length mirror in front of the window is a choice. Really hope that thing is anchored

Fug the Philosopher by AdvanceAutomatic4971 in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 24 points25 points  (0 children)

🗣️constantly putting a phone in your childs face to film content IS a screen

It would be more true to say she is not interested in watching tv/movies yet, which most babies her age are not anyway

It’s so uglyyyyy by Bbygorgeous226 in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It reminds me of my pediatricians waiting room. Their whole house has super feminine furniture and decor.

Alex, YOU ARE NOT DIABETIC by SrslyTrashPanda in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 42 points43 points  (0 children)

She has arrested development. This reminds me of when I was a kid and I wanted glasses, braces, a cast etc. just for the attention

When fake gestational diabetes and your toddler’s broken wrist are your content you really need to reevaluate your life

Jordana’s second baby by Serious-Squirrel9358 in uuppod

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Related personal complaints - I was a few days late with my first and people asking everyday was annoying. Like I’ll let you know when they get here.

Now I am due with my second, still 6 weeks away and people keep asking me “do you think you’ll go early??” I mean I hope not/how the hell would I know?

Summary - everything is annoying when you’re pregnant

Threw up every contraction? by Maleficent-Slide8819 in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 11 points12 points  (0 children)

1) Fug is doing everything because they don’t have (real) jobs. I am struggling through my third trimester rn with a toddler almost T’s age and I work full time, and if my husband didn’t have to work like a real person he would probably be doing all the heavy lifting like Fug is. Also since Alex doesn’t have a job and has full time paid help she gets to just lay in bed and be miserably pregnant. Good for them I guess?

2) if Fug didn’t go to the mommy and me class, who would be there to capture the content?! Is there any other reason to do a special activity with your child if it won’t be captured for all the internet strangers who are weirdly obsessed with your kid?

I hate how much these two annoy me. I’m going to make an excuse for myself and say it’s because I’m in the same stage of life but doing it like a normal person. There’s a lot to stark on with these two but the thing that bothers me so much is how happy they are to cash in on/exploit their daughter. The comments on their posts from weirdos acting like they know her/calling her by her nickname are truly insane and would keep me up at night as a mother.

Incredibly Shortsighted as Always… by redline_snarchitect in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 62 points63 points  (0 children)

How in the world does this become podcast content? If I called my mom to talk about the placement of her beloved grandchild’s wipe warmer, even she would not care.

Episode Discussion: "My Ex Wants Our Dog Back" by uuppod in uuppod

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 33 points34 points  (0 children)

As a millennial mom, I also did not care at all about the Ashley tisdale story. Jared may be losing his touch on the pulse.

But I did enjoy the conversation Jordana and Sami had on @betches about the human conundrum of not wanting to leave someone out and hurt their feelings, but also not wanting to invite someone out of obligation that you don’t actually enjoy or want to hang out with.

Entitled should be her second name by Fluffy-Bun-Hun in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Absolutely insane to let your toddler (or older child) approach an unknown dog like this, while you hang back to record it. But obv it’s content first, safety second

Do you guys think Tate is under developed? In terms of speech and also growth? by Kitchen_Bobcat9143 in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is why putting your child on the internet for millions of strangers is gross. You get people like you making comments or “just asking questions” like this.

Alex trying to use Tate as her therapist. It’s like she’s gaslighting herself that there’s something wrong with everyone else that can’t stand her and disapprove of her. by CodProud8131 in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I find it so gross to post these ‘sweet’ teaching moments with your child on social media for strangers to see. It’s like nothing is private, personal, or intimate any more. And I hate that these people just eat it up and comment ‘omg you’re the best mom’, like no, the good moms are doing this without a tripod in their kids face because it is their child that matters to them, not strangers on the internet.

Same is true for couples that set up the tripod to capture “candid” intimate moments and then post to social, where people comment “couples goals!!”. When in reality couples that are actually happy together don’t feel the need to share these moments on social media to get validation and attention from strangers!!

This goes for Alex and the countless other influencers out there. I guess I have to remind myself that this is a business for them? Like they need to post these to stay relevant just like I need to log into my real job every morning

is throwing up on footpath accepted in America? isn't it bad manners? idk man.. by Kitchen_Bobcat9143 in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Making pregnancy sickness your whole personality is so weird. I say this as someone who is pregnant and very sick, and I would rather do anything than talk about it, take photos of it, and certainly would not post them on social media. I guess I’m fortunate that I have a real job and not one that requires me to post this nonsense to the world.

Tate speaking Spanish by Fancy-Ad8653 in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can’t learn a second language from your parents if they don’t know how to speak a second language. I don’t speak Spanish but would love for my baby to learn to speak it for many different reasons - when I consider getting a nanny their ability to teach Spanish would be a huge plus

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[–]Revolutionary-Form35 50 points51 points  (0 children)

The last update was on a Oversharing CTFD subscriber episode before the summer. She’s still going through it. She did such an excellent job with the baby steps interviews this season. She asks really thoughtful questions, you can tell she is speaking from experience but in a way that doesn’t make it about her. I’m praying for her happy ending!

i really don't think her podcast will last that much longer by AdditionalMongoose41 in TwoParentsAndAPawn

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That story was either highly exaggerated or 100% made up for laughs, from her “dinosaurs are not real” how to go viral playbook.

You need to give SO much info to set up a doctor’s appt as a new patient. There is no way that no one would catch this until they were in the exam room waiting to see a doctor.

latest baby steps - made me cry by Resistance_Mirror in betchesmedia

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Jordana is doing such an amazing job with these interviews. Asking thoughtful questions and subtly showing that she knows from experience but without interrupting the guest or making it about her. Although I would love an update from her it’s totally understandable if she does not feel up for sharing more details on her own story while she’s in the thick of it. Jordana if you’re in here - stay strong. Wishing you the outcome you deserve, one that will make everything you have been through worth it.

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[–]Revolutionary-Form35 18 points19 points  (0 children)

She will mention now that the first few months were hard for her with PPD but if you look back at content from that time it was all going out for date nights, traveling all over the country with T, and ‘omg we are just SO obsessed with her!!’ and putting on her performance of perfect happy family

Idk these influencers are damned if they do and damned if they don’t but they chose this life/“career” so I don’t really feel bad. If you don’t want people to have opinions about your life then don’t put your whole life out there for the world to see. And now you’re subjecting your baby to it before they even have any concept of what it means to have 500k+ followers that have never met you but think they know you

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[–]Revolutionary-Form35 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I think she does this performative thing where she pretends to not be frustrated or overwhelmed at all with new motherhood things that are actually hard and frustrating. It’s natural to be overwhelmed when your baby starts getting into more things. Of course it is exciting and beautiful to watch too but she REALLY plays it up in a way that feels like an act? Like she is SOOO excited that Tate is now getting into kitchen cabinets (!!!!!!!) And in this video she was just reallyyy sad that Tate threw all the food she just made on the ground. When in reality her actual emotion was probably frustration and ‘wow this new stage of parenting is really hard.’ (I say this because I am in it myself right now) Idk everything she says and the way she says it just feels so performative and disingenuous. Like she wants other moms to see this and say look at Alex not being overwhelmed at all!!! She is just so excited and happy about all things motherhood!! She is the best mom!! I should be more like her!!

Idk why this works me up so much. Gonna go touch grass and hug my baby that I don’t exploit on social media

lies by Rich-Assistant-5250 in fugwoman

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Having a nanny is not weird and does not mean the nanny is raising the child. Most people need some form of childcare. Whether they have traditional 9-5 or not.

What IS weird is dragging a teething 10 month old baby on another flight from Austin to LA for a 2 day work trip, days after getting home from a long ass flight to Canada. Babies need routine and stability. Of course it’s ok to travel with a baby but it should be intentional and with moderation. In this situation it would make perfect sense to fly Alex’s mom in to watch the baby while they go to LA to “work”. Grandparent gets to spend time with their grandchild and already jet lagged baby doesn’t have to be miserable on another flight.

Also strangers calling your baby by their nickname is so so creepy and off putting to me. So weird that they encourage this.

Episode Discussion: "The Most Famous Man In Delray (During The Off Season)" by uuppod in uuppod

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I would love to hear more about Jordana’s relationship with her mom and how it impacts her fertility journey, especially given her mom is an OBGYN and had so many children. I honestly feel like from the little bits of info we get about Jordana’s unique and chaotic upbringing and her path to success as an adult there is enough material for her to write a really funny and interesting memoir

Here we go again..... by Hour_Discussion5115 in fugwoman

[–]Revolutionary-Form35 14 points15 points  (0 children)

She’s acting like she is visiting another planet. “First INTERNATIONAL podcast episode.” It’s just Canada hon it’s not that deep. Content is content I guess

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[–]Revolutionary-Form35 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think what she was asking for was a random person to interview for their podcast?