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[McModelizer]

These couples are insufferable! I'm not sure which I loathe more, the couple that wants to "brand" their baby (gag me) or the couple that actually called their child a life-sucking parasite and seems to abhor the idea of actually caring for it. Please tell me these people aren't as horrid as they seem and they're just playing it up for the cameras.

I can't place Rosie's accent -- is it vaguely Australian?

[OaklandGirl]

I can't place Rosie's accent -- is it vaguely Australian?

This! I can't figure out if it's an accent, a speech impediment or both. It seems like a combination of both, and it's distracting as hell.

These couples are terrible, but the one couple that want to "preserve as much as their style and lifestyle as possible" while calling their child a "life-force sucking parasite" is the worst.

[Bananabread]

When wanting to give your baby a "classy" name, might I suggest you start with an actual, I don't know, NAME, not just a random sequence of syllables strung together? "Bowen"?

Also, the man in other couple was the pissiest queen I've seen on TV outside RuPaul's Drag Race.

[McModelizer]

Yeah, I'm starting to think it's a combination of a faint accent and a speech impediment.

Cute nursery for the unprepared couple! Rosie and LT (can't believe his right-over-the-eyes bangs) did a good job designing a room that was suited to their modern style, yet still child-friendly.

The branding couple seems a little obsessive. Shouldn't they just trust their gut reactions? Every time they got all uppity about the focus group's reaction, I wanted to be like, "Okay, doesn't that tell you something? Just go with what YOU like and forget all these other opinions!" They're going to make themselves crazy.

Also -- I keep seeing ads for the premiere of this show tomorrow night... so what's this that we're watching now? Just a preview? It's a full hour; seems like a long preview!

[xtraspecial2]

This show sucks, I cannot stand the couples and did anyone else think that one husband was gay? I think the concierge definitely has a lisp of some sort and maybe she has a tight frenulum --where the tissue that connects your tongue to the bottom of your mouth extends to far and thus does not allow her tongue to move freely when talking...I don't know.

[PharmGal10]

I have never heard of a pregnancy concierge. Is there really enough business for such a random job?

[OaklandGirl]

Yeah, I'm starting to think it's a combination of a faint accent and a speech impediment.

I googled her. She is from London and moved to NYC to model at age 18. So, she definitely has a faint accent, but I also think there's a lisp or something adding to it.

I have never heard of a pregnancy concierge. Is there really enough business for such a random job?

That's what I wondered. When I googled her I found that she's a maternity wear designer and has a flagship store in NYC. This is apparently her side hustle, with the maternity clothes being her main source of income.

[SparkleGirl]

I say more power to her. If there are women who a) can afford and b) will pay big $$$s for a pregnancy concierge..... then take that to the bank!!

I should add c) will allow themselves to be shown on national television so we all can snark on them ....gravy.

[little ghost]

When wanting to give your baby a "classy" name, might I suggest you start with an actual, I don't know, NAME, not just a random sequence of syllables strung together? "Bowen"?

I'm pretty sure Bowen is an actual name though. Usually it's not a first name, but it's a Welsh surname.

Edited by little ghost, Apr 4, 2011 @ 11:38 PM.

[farishta]

Yes, like the novelist Elizabeth Bowen.

On another note, it seems they won't follow the same couples over several shows; they'll get done with one set of couples per show, and Rosie will see them through their moronic-display-of-godawful-assholery beginnings to settling-down-with-the- baby conclusion. That sounds like a winning formula to me, and I might actually watch: it beats the thought of having to watch any of these people show after show--after I've gotten over the initial shock at their behavior.

Edited by farishta, Apr 5, 2011 @ 2:36 PM.

[smarty73]

I have to admit I LIKE Rosie, which is rare for a reality show. She seems to recognize how ludicrous these requests are, which I appreciate.

[chainey]

I kinda love this show. The stories are actually fresh and funny plus I think we're being punked a bit and its all amped up a notch. A few years ago none of these mom's would have ever been appeared on a reality show but now they are probably competing for best outragous story. I'm just going to enjoy the crazy.

[sheetmoss]

I enjoyed the show lastnight more than I thought I ever would--I like Rosie a lot.

Yes the couples were insufferable and worth of eye-rolling, but that was entertaining in itself.

[Fawn Leibowitz]

I loved how Samantha and Mitch named dropped people they attended parties with and where they went to school. I completely understand how important naming your child is, but really. You cross reference alumni children's names with a baby book and you chose "Ella" and "Ruby"? They are beautiful, classic names, but not all that unique. I remember reading that Ella is one of the most popular girl's names of the past few years. I also loved how they liked "Bowen for President." I guess Ella and Ruby aren't cut out for politics.

[skiperdee123]

I loved this show. It's train wreck tv.

Rosie is adorable. She seems very centered and self-assured. You'd have to be to deal with these messes. With all the mood swings she must have been going through with her fertility issues and treatments, I give her super kudos for not hauling off and popping one of these parents. What a bunch of self-absorbed knuckleheads she works for. What educated, supposedly sophisticated woman does a talking head that Rosie should keep her baby name ideas to herself since she's just a baby concierge? What a jackass.

Re. the I'm-in-denial couple's husband being gay, I thought he seemed effeminate at first. But on second thought I think he is just one of those super smart, pretentious prigs who took on affectations of superiority early in high school because he was rejected by the cooler kids. He found her perfect first mate in his know-it-all wife.

I'm guessing the episode tonight will be what we all saw last night as a 'sneak peek'.

[gingerella 000]

I don't know what to say that's not been said already. Rosie's speech impediment is verrrry distracting, so much so that I can barely pay attention to what's going on or being said other than thinking constantly, "what in the hell kind of accent and impediment does she have?!"

The baby naming psychos were sad and pathetic. They're so far up their own asses they probably burp shit in the morning. All the name dropping, and how very important they are. Whatthefuckever. I only hope that Rosie charged them up the ass for the focus groups. They don't want other people's opinions, they want people they think are smart and important to agree with their stupid moronic asses. I pity that kid because he's going to be under pressure to be the next president from the moment he can remember.

The "we hate kids" couple was horrible. Isn't there some law where such babies can just be removed from the offending mother's womb and adopted out to nice parents? There should be a law like that, the Sucky Potential Parent Law. There are no words for how awful those people were. I only hope that after the fact, they are horribly embarrassed by what they saw on TV last night.

I fear both these babies - and likely all the babies in this show - are in for a lifetime of therapy.

What I did appreciate a LOT, was how Rosie doesn't kowtow to these morons, she calls them on their shit and that was satisfying. Particularly enjoyed Rosie bringing in that therapist unannounced. That? Was pure awesomeness.

[chainey]

I really was waiting for the baby name parents, after all that nonsense, to name their son SMA* Jr. or whatever the dad's name was.

* stupid moronic asses

[njmama]

About 4 seconds into the sneak peak last night I decided there's no WAY I'm watching this show. I watch most Bravo shows too! 2 words out of Rosie's mouth I thought, are they serious?? They're basing an ENTIRE show around this woman?? Her speech impediment is so jarring you'd need subtitles to understand wtf she says.

Not to mention the parents that claim to be "power couples" and yet we still have no idea who they are. I hope that one couple is just playing it up for cameras how completely detached they are to their unborn child. As someone who struggles with infertility, this is nothing but infuriating for me to watch.

What were you thinking Bravo???

[snowbunny54]

It is a good thing that the parents have plenty of money to hire a baby consierge! Then they can take that money and pay for all the therapy the kids will need.

Imagine the pressure on that boy and his sisters with parents like those two. I hope he turns out to be a C student, not go to college, and become a factory worker. The name couple don't have children they have "projects/products" and that is sad. It is sad when a child is born and already has a job to do. The unprepared couple have already assigned their baby to teach them how to be parents.

If Rosie's speech is caused by the under the tongue thingy that can easily be fixed. My sister had the same thing and it was clipped as a young child and all was fine afterwards. I laughed at her calling the vagina area the 'Queen Elizabeth' and then saying "God save the Queen."

I was staring at the name lady's mouth - all those too big, too white teeth were distracting. Yes, I got the gay vibe from the unprepared father, too.

No, sadly, there isn't a test or license required for people to become parents. Otherwise, Octomom would be childless.

I hope Rosie becomes pregnant soon as it is sad to watch someone struggle and not get pregnant.

[biakbiak]

I hope Rosie becomes pregnant soon as it is sad to watch someone struggle and not get pregnant.

Well being on a Bravo show may help, look at Rachel Zoe and Bethany Frankel!

Though I still don't get what a baby concierge does, like does she get the baby a reservation at Per Se and a sold out show?

[Mulva106]

That's what I wondered. When I googled her I found that she's a maternity wear designer and has a flagship store in NYC. This is apparently her side hustle, with the maternity clothes being her main source of income.

Oaklandgirl, I love that term "side hustle"...LOL I'm gonna use that!

[BornForThis]

I loved the sneak peek episode! I'll definitely be watching. Yes, Rosie's speech impediment is very distracting, but she is very sweet and doesn't seem to take a lot of crap from people.

I thought the power couple wife (can't remember her name) was very pretty. She was just unique looking and I liked that.

[farishta]

I like Rosie too, and I don't find her hard to understand at all.

I was staring at the name lady's mouth - all those too big, too white teeth were distracting.

ITA! Did the name lady seem very familiar? I couldn't place her for the life of me, but I think she's been on other bravo shows--it's really bugging me that I can't remember. Maybe a housewife show set in NYC?

Edited by farishta, Apr 5, 2011 @ 7:06 PM.

[Cousin Bette]

I like Rosie. She seems to have a nice personality and proven talent, given her resume. I love people who are professional and really good at what they do, regardless of the profession.

As crazy at it sounds, there are lots of prospective parents in NYC that are just like the featured couples on the show. I'm sure their stories were embellished, but it still wasn't too out there for me. And even if it was slightly contrived, it helps when the star of the show has something of substance to offer. I think Bravo gave Rosie an unintended gift by putting her on after the Bethenny show.

Edited by Cousin Bette, Apr 5, 2011 @ 6:00 PM.

[Toleda]

ITA! Did the name lady seem very familiar? I couldn't place her for the life of me, but I think she's been on other bravo shows--it's really bugging me that I can't remember. Maybe a housewife show set in NYC?

I think that name lady looked familiar because she has those big honking blue-white veneers that are too large and distort the mouth. There are number of folks who must share the same cosmetic dentists and dermatologists and as a result have large strained smiles and filled lips that make it impossible to close their mouths.

Also, Samantha-mother-of-future-president-Bowen announced that she was a best-selling author. What did she write?

[pluckyme]

Point of interest: Bowen is a real first name (well, in that other people have used it). Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, named his newborn son Bowen last season. Rather hilariously, that weekend his team was slaughtered by the Cleveland Browns, and Brees was intercepted--twice--by an oldie named David Bowens. Good times.

I wonder if these pretentious yahoos know that their precious offspring has the same name as a football family?

[spankydoll]

Is Rosie deaf maybe? She speaks like Marlee Matlin. I LOVE Marlee but I don't think that I can bear listening to Rosie's Cindy Brady baby talk for more than 15 minutes at a pop.

Ha,ha,ha on the branding people. I will say that a child's name is important. But take a little ownership of your kid. I can just imagine the tribunals which will be assemled prior to each diaper change. I am sure that the couple thought it would be a "fun" or "cute" way to get on TV. And a "fun" or "cute" way of bringing the concept of branding to us dopey, unenlightened Bravo viewers. Thank you smart urban professionals!

The couple in denial about the baby coming was very familiar to me. My sister and her husband were blindsided by a surprise pregnancy in their 40s. The did become excellent parents after the baby's birth. He is special needs too and needs a ton of care and attention. They NEVER would have allowed their reservations of fears about the pregnancy be documented on video and certainly not on national television. And Rosie was OUT of line.

[SassChef]

Geezuz Key-Riste.....these prego bitches should never ever be allowed to reproduce. No wonder America is filled with asshole parents and their amazing offspring. Ick. Makes my stomach hurt.

[Chrissytd]

Rosie's impediment is distracting at times.

ITA! Did the name lady seem very familiar? I couldn't place her for the life of me, but I think she's been on other bravo shows--it's really bugging me that I can't remember. Maybe a housewife show set in NYC?

Also, Samantha-mother-of-future-president-Bowen announced that she was a best-selling author. What did she write?

She wrote a book called "The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do" and according to IMDb she has appeared on TODAY Show, The Early Show, The O'Reilly Factor, Inside Edition.

[Hildegard802]

GAH what a horrid horrid show.

I, too, tried to figure out if it's a speech impediment or fake accent and came to the conclusion it's fake accent. She'll say "hahd" for "hard," yet say "her" with a normal "r." Since she can't decide which side of the fence to be on at any given moment, she just mushmouths.

I've never heard another Brit mix it up like that.

Between Rosie's miserable speech patterns and the nasty-ass famehoes and beeyatches, I'm outta here.