I need some feedback from you all.
I am really, really not sure that I'm the best person to run this check in. I am going to be open about this and I'm hoping for some open and honest feedback in return.
I put a kind of disclaimer in the one this past week that at the present time I know absolutely nothing about medicated cycles. The truth is, I am not sure that I ever will just based on my own personal decisions about what I want moving forward. I may change my mind about that decision for myself in the future, but that's where I'm at right now. That doesn't mean I don't want to learn about all of it, but right now I need to admit that I just don't have a good understanding of most references.
So, I feel kind of uncomfortable running this check in when it seems like most ladies on this board (and really most ladies on the bump) are choosing to use medical interventions. I feel like I don't know the right questions to ask. I feel like I may not be as good of a support to those that need it. I am just having a lot of doubts about whether or not this all interferes with my being a good check in host person.
Also, I have only been offering my own replies to everyone on the weekly basis, not as replies are posted. So I'm feeling like maybe I should be doing that. Is that something people would prefer?
Based on all of this, I have a few questions I'd like to get feedback on -
1) Does my lack of experience/knowledge about medical interventions cause any problem with my leading the check in? Of course I know I will learn as I go but right now I feel like a dolt.
2) Would you prefer responses right away (same or next day) to your replies from me as the host or is what I'm doing fine?
3) Is it a valuable check in and worth keeping?
4) Would someone else prefer to be running it?
Please feel free to reply here or PM me (but notify me please). I just want to have an open discussion on it because I don't want to be continuing it if it is not valuable to others and to the board or if my current lack of knowledge equates to people not feeling like I would be the best leader for it.
Thanks in advance!
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<dream 2> 12.2011
2.10.12 : 4 weeks
6.17.12 : 10 weeks
10.10.12 : 4 weeks, 6 days
12.13.12 : 9 weeks, 1 day
4.6.13 : 4 weeks, 4 days
10.27.13 : 5 weeks, 6 days
4.2.14 (IVF #1) : 4 weeks, 1 day
6.19.14 : IVF #2 Negative
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1) I don't think it matters. I think you are doing a great job.
2) I think what you are doing is great! I look forward to these posts each week!
3) Definitely!
4) I would love to but since I have Lupus, I'm not a good candidate to take over. I am very forgetful and have bad days a lot.
You really are doing a wonderful job!
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Hi Anita. I don't think your lack of experience/knowledge about medical interventions causes any problem with you leading the check-in, and I think it's fine how you're doing it now and replying on a weekly basis. I know some check-ins are run the other way, where replies are posted to each person in that check-in post, but I don't think you have to keep up with it all day long and post replies in real time - we all have kids here and maybe jobs to keep up with too, so we understand that it's hard to be online all day. I like the check-in and hope it keeps going.
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Thanks so much for the feedback ladies! I will keep it going then! I just wanted to reply now since I'm going to be off for a while, but please anyone else that has any other feedback at all, please, please let me know.
Thanks!
dream 1 CAME TRUE 2.13.2010
<dream 2> 12.2011
2.10.12 : 4 weeks
6.17.12 : 10 weeks
10.10.12 : 4 weeks, 6 days
12.13.12 : 9 weeks, 1 day
4.6.13 : 4 weeks, 4 days
10.27.13 : 5 weeks, 6 days
4.2.14 (IVF #1) : 4 weeks, 1 day
6.19.14 : IVF #2 Negative
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***All always welcome!!***
1) Does my lack of experience/knowledge about medical interventions cause any problem with my leading the check in? Of course I know I will learn as I go but right now I feel like a dolt. I don't know a ton about all medical interventions, I am most knowledgeable about what I am doing which is injectibles and timed intercourse. I think it's ok that you do not have experience with everything. I don't think anyone does.
2) Would you prefer responses right away (same or next day) to your replies from me as the host or is what I'm doing fine? I don't think you have to respond to everyone. I wouldn't be able to keep up with a full time job and a toddler.
3) Is it a valuable check in and worth keeping? Yes.
4) Would someone else prefer to be running it? Not me. I am trying to scarf down lunch at 3pm. I have been trying to eat it for 2 hours but always have a ton of interruptions at work.
Pregnant with Letrazole (Femara) on the first cycle with DD after TTC 2+ years
TTC#2 with Letrazole (Femara) since January 2012
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BFP 09.22.12 EDD 05.31.13 natural m/c 10.07.12
CP 11.09.12
BFP 01.01.13 EDD 09.15.13 d&c 01.24.13
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Since you asked sometimes you are so thorough I have nothing to add.
1) No, not at all
2) I think whatever works best for you, we are all busy just with life
3) I find it very valuable, thank you for creating it