I also confess that it bothers me when people don't participate in any of the normal threads (TWW/WTO), but they always jump in to flame someone in the UO or FFFC. It's like they get off on the drama, but don't want to contribute to the board in any sort of helpful manner. We're not here just to flame everyone. We're here to support one another, even if we have differing views of the world.
Eh, I don't think participating in opinion threads should only be limited to people who join the TWW/WTO threads. Not everyone is interested in those, like @antoto said. And truthfully, I believe that many of the people who join the opinion threads aren't just there to flame or create drama - they're actually trying to do the opposite. Calling out hurtful language (whether that language is intentionally or unintentionally hurtful) can be an extremely helpful and supportive thing to do, particularly for those upset by those statements.
TTC #1 --- BFP #1 5/15, loss at 5 weeks --- BFP #2 12/15, loss at 4+3 --- RE testing 3/16 normal, still trying for our rainbow
I also confess that it bothers me when people don't participate in any of the normal threads (TWW/WTO), but they always jump in to flame someone in the UO or FFFC. It's like they get off on the drama, but don't want to contribute to the board in any sort of helpful manner. We're not here just to flame everyone. We're here to support one another, even if we have differing views of the world.
I'd like to point out that some might not fit in the WTO/TWW. I am one of them. I was benched, but don't really want to not be on TB/in another group. So I hang out here(I'm hoping I can figure out alot of things while benched), post in the TTA/Benched threads, but also the daily when I have something to say.
My FFFC is that it is the Friday before finals week (we have trimesters), and I have covered everything and DGAF today, so we are doing nothing but watching videos that relate to our last units.
Formerly known as Kate08young August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Me: 28 H: 24 Married: 7/22/14 Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017. Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
This is an interesting response considering that recently you called attention to another user having multiple screen names, alleged she was doing it to troll and incidentally, got them banned. Moment of silence for @PocketFullofShells.
I also confess that it bothers me when people don't participate in any of the normal threads (TWW/WTO), but they always jump in to flame someone in the UO or FFFC. It's like they get off on the drama, but don't want to contribute to the board in any sort of helpful manner. We're not here just to flame everyone. We're here to support one another, even if we have differing views of the world.
Some of us aren't actively TTC so we can't participate in those threads... just a heads up
I've been wanting to participate in those threads, but I feel awkward putting 60 months for month/cycle. I try and do the weekly check in under the TTTC group.
2 Laps and 1 Abdominal Myomectomy 6 rounds of clomid 5 rounds of iui Several HSG's sprinkled throughout the years to up my chances of a BFP Several dilation of cervix because they suspect the scar tissue is hindering it from fully opening (partially adds to the severe cramps all month) IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide ER 12/1/2016
ER-Retrieved 22 eggs 10 fertilized 4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls FET 1/10/2017 Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017 FET estimated end of Feb, beginning of March
I also confess that it bothers me when people don't participate in any of the normal threads (TWW/WTO), but they always jump in to flame someone in the UO or FFFC. It's like they get off on the drama, but don't want to contribute to the board in any sort of helpful manner. We're not here just to flame everyone. We're here to support one another, even if we have differing views of the world.
Some of us aren't actively TTC so we can't participate in those threads... just a heads up
I don't honestly care if/where people post, but I don't really get why people come to this board if they aren't actively TTC. I mean, it's understandable if you had been and then you are benched or TTA for a cycle or 2, but I've seen people give intros and join when they aren't planning on TTC for months. I'm genuinely curious why.
My FFFC is...I baked 4 dozen chocolate chip cookies on Feb 3 and here we are, 9 days later, and DH and I have managed to polish them off. All. By. Ourselves.
I also confess that it bothers me when people don't participate in any of the normal threads (TWW/WTO), but they always jump in to flame someone in the UO or FFFC. It's like they get off on the drama, but don't want to contribute to the board in any sort of helpful manner. We're not here just to flame everyone. We're here to support one another, even if we have differing views of the world.
After TTC for so long I have to take breaks from those threads for my sanity. I can't continue to post and see people cycle out and onto their BMB month after month after month.
I feel I keep quite a presence here so that if I post I'm not just some random person, but a member of this community. Even if I don't post in the daily TWW/WTO threads.
My FCCC for the week is a bit long. I had a huge project to work on for this sales guy starting Monday (I'm an estimator so I do all of his pricing). He made me do about 10-15 hours of useless work and changed everything that he needed after I already almost finished his prior request. So out of protest for the rest of the day, I did no work on his project and waited until today to finally get all of the pieces he needs together.
I also confess that it bothers me when people don't participate in any of the normal threads (TWW/WTO), but they always jump in to flame someone in the UO or FFFC. It's like they get off on the drama, but don't want to contribute to the board in any sort of helpful manner. We're not here just to flame everyone. We're here to support one another, even if we have differing views of the world.
Some of us aren't actively TTC so we can't participate in those threads... just a heads up
I don't honestly care if/where people post, but I don't really get why people come to this board if they aren't actively TTC. I mean, it's understandable if you had been and then you are benched or TTA for a cycle or 2, but I've seen people give intros and join when they aren't planning on TTC for months. I'm genuinely curious why.
I'm not sure what happened in my post...I had put TWW/WTO/ETC but apparently ETC got dropped off. I completely understand those who are benched or take breaks from TB and that's what the ETC was supposed to be for.
I also confess that it bothers me when people don't participate in any of the normal threads (TWW/WTO), but they always jump in to flame someone in the UO or FFFC. It's like they get off on the drama, but don't want to contribute to the board in any sort of helpful manner. We're not here just to flame everyone. We're here to support one another, even if we have differing views of the world.
Some of us aren't actively TTC so we can't participate in those threads... just a heads up
I don't honestly care if/where people post, but I don't really get why people come to this board if they aren't actively TTC. I mean, it's understandable if you had been and then you are benched or TTA for a cycle or 2, but I've seen people give intros and join when they aren't planning on TTC for months. I'm genuinely curious why.
LURKER*****Siggy warning
Because this is the Internet. Sometimes other boards are so and sometimes the UO/FFFC threads are interesting. Plus it never hurts to have a reminder that you never know who is reading your words and to choose them carefully.
I don't honestly care if/where people post, but I don't really get why people come to this board if they aren't actively TTC. I mean, it's understandable if you had been and then you are benched or TTA for a cycle or 2, but I've seen people give intros and join when they aren't planning on TTC for months. I'm genuinely curious why.
******** TW: LO talked about*********** I am here because I was actively TTC for 2 months. Then my OBGYN changed the timing he would allow for a VBAC. Even though I am benched for 9-12 months, I don't feel like parenting is the right place were L is 6 months, and my BMB is super dead, so I stay here.
Formerly known as Kate08young August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Me: 28 H: 24 Married: 7/22/14 Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017. Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
This is an interesting response considering that recently you called attention to another user having multiple screen names, alleged she was doing it to troll and incidentally, got them banned.
I wasn't trying to get her banned and only called her out because she was using both profiles and I found that interesting. I don't think anything yesterday warranted a banning and I am just glad to see she was able to come back. Now I am going to go back to lurking because posting always results in some kind of negativity and I am bored with that.
Some of us aren't actively TTC so we can't participate in those threads... just a heads up
I don't honestly care if/where people post, but I don't really get why people come to this board if they aren't actively TTC. I mean, it's understandable if you had been and then you are benched or TTA for a cycle or 2, but I've seen people give intros and join when they aren't planning on TTC for months. I'm genuinely curious why.
Can't speak for everyone - but for me even though I have 3 more months until TTC starts I'm still temping charting (if/when something strange happens I like knowing I could come here for questions if I needed to), and I also feel I have excellent temping/charting advice and help for others since I've been doing it for nearly two years. I'm super excited to start TTC and I like being here. I also love being here to support people I've known on here for about a year now. If the TTGP board never had any members who were not actively TTC you would lose a lot of great members who give good advice!
I wasn't trying to get her banned and only called her out because she was using both profiles and I found that interesting. I don't think anything yesterday warranted a banning and I am just glad to see she was able to come back. Now I am going to go back to lurking because posting always results in some kind of negativity and I am bored with that.
I don't know you well but I feel that perhaps this is a good moment to consider the cause of that...
This is an interesting response considering that recently you called attention to another user having multiple screen names, alleged she was doing it to troll and incidentally, got them banned.
I wasn't trying to get her banned and only called her out because she was using both profiles and I found that interesting. I don't think anything yesterday warranted a banning and I am just glad to see she was able to come back. Now I am going to go back to lurking because posting always results in some kind of negativity and I am bored with that.
But you did call her a troll and not DC a troll soooo....
This is an interesting response considering that recently you called attention to another user having multiple screen names, alleged she was doing it to troll and incidentally, got them banned.
I wasn't trying to get her banned and only called her out because she was using both profiles and I found that interesting. I don't think anything yesterday warranted a banning and I am just glad to see she was able to come back. Now I am going to go back to lurking because posting always results in some kind of negativity and I am bored with that.
Edited to add: *Ticker Warning*
You accused her of trolling. You don't think that had something to do with the banning??
My FFFC is...I baked 4 dozen chocolate chip cookies on Feb 3 and here we are, 9 days later, and DH and I have managed to polish them off. All. By. Ourselves.
I also confess that it bothers me when people don't participate in any of the normal threads (TWW/WTO), but they always jump in to flame someone in the UO or FFFC. It's like they get off on the drama, but don't want to contribute to the board in any sort of helpful manner. We're not here just to flame everyone. We're here to support one another, even if we have differing views of the world.
Personally, I have my reasons for not regularly participating in those threads. I don't need to explain or justify them. But why should that preclude me from participating in other threads or weighing in/offering my advice to others if I can? I mean you're essentially saying that if you had a problem and I had the best advice in the world to share with you, I shouldn't because I don't do the WTO/TWW threads? Really? WTO/TWW participation is not a requirement to post here. It's a free internet and Bump site.
DH and I are trying to be healthy so we stopped buying junk food and sweets. This means that I don't have easy access to my beloved chocolate. It got to the point this week that, on more than one occasion, I consumed a spoonful of nestle quik powder because I was so desperate for chocolate and it's all we had.
DH and I are trying to be healthy so we stopped buying junk food and sweets. This means that I don't have easy access to my beloved chocolate. It got to the point this week that, on more than one occasion, I consumed a spoonful of nestle quik
Ooooo So DH and I are total health nuts, but we absolutely still have good dark chocolate nearly every day. I reallllly especially love a super dark chocolate with orange peel in it. AMAZEBALLS.
FFFC: Joined the LuLaRoe dark side I had never heard of LuLaRoe until all of you guys were talking about it, and the responses were so love/hate that I got really curious and joined a Pop Up Shop on FB, and bought a pair of leggings to test out for myself. Just a solid color to start with, I'm not brave enough for the prints. I really liked a lot of the shirts and skirts though, but don't really want to pay $35 for a t-shirt that I can't look at in real life. If I like the leggings, I might be able to justify it.
Me: 28 | DH: 31 Together since 2006 | Married May 2015 TTC #1 since November 2015 BFP 5/17/16 | EDD 1/27/17 | Born 2/4/17
I also confess that it bothers me when people don't participate in any of the normal threads (TWW/WTO), but they always jump in to flame someone in the UO or FFFC. It's like they get off on the drama, but don't want to contribute to the board in any sort of helpful manner. We're not here just to flame everyone. We're here to support one another, even if we have differing views of the world.
Some of us aren't actively TTC so we can't participate in those threads... just a heads up
I don't honestly care if/where people post, but I don't really get why people come to this board if they aren't actively TTC. I mean, it's understandable if you had been and then you are benched or TTA for a cycle or 2, but I've seen people give intros and join when they aren't planning on TTC for months. I'm genuinely curious why.
I would much rather people join, introduce, join in on appropriate threads and do a lot of lurking prior to TTC before jumping in and asking questions/making posts that are flame worthy. I certainly did this and feel much more prepared for the dynamics of this group and have learned quite a bit too.
FFFC: Joined the LuLaRoe dark side I had never heard of LuLaRoe until all of you guys were talking about it, and the responses were so love/hate that I got really curious and joined a Pop Up Shop on FB, and bought a pair of leggings to test out for myself. Just a solid color to start with, I'm not brave enough for the prints. I really liked a lot of the shirts and skirts though, but don't really want to pay $35 for a t-shirt that I can't look at in real life. If I like the leggings, I might be able to justify it.
I'm beyond obsessed with LLR. I have 3 pairs of leggings and 2 Irmas currently. I also like the classic and perfect Ts and the Randy. I'm not a huge fan of the dresses or skirts. I have 2 more pairs of leggings coming - I won them both at online parties where I didn't even buy anything! I agree the shirts are expensive. I typically get patterned leggings and solid shirts that match multiple pairs. The leggings are amaze-balls.
@atcwag I really liked the basic T's. I thought it would look really cute with leggings. If I like the leggings, I think I'll be able to justify the splurge. I don't buy a ton of clothes, so I'm ok with paying a little more for the few pieces I do have. I also aspire to be the type of person who rocks printed leggings, so I think I'll give those a go in the future too.
Me: 28 | DH: 31 Together since 2006 | Married May 2015 TTC #1 since November 2015 BFP 5/17/16 | EDD 1/27/17 | Born 2/4/17
DH and I call each other momma and daddy (in a completely non sexual way) all the time around the house even though we don't have kids. It started from talking to our dog but now we do it with everything. Sometimes I cringe when I think about it but I don't stop doing it haha.
Me:27 DH: 28 Married May 2012 TTC#1 July 2013 - July 2015 (no success) Again TTC#1: Dec 2015 First RE visit: Feb 2016 BFP: 9/16/16 EDD:5/26/17
@itsmehere1212 No judgement! I've totally eaten spoonfuls of hot chocolate mix to satisfy a craving. And DH has to hide the Nutella (when I'm allowed to buy it) so that I don't eat the entire thing in one sitting.
My FFFC (and it's super light) is that DH is going to go see Deadpool with his friends tonight. He invited me, and I do want to see it eventually, but it's supposed to snow and is freezing cold out so I'm more than happy just sitting at home catching up on trashy tv.
My confession - though doubtful it's flame worthy is that I'm an absolute skeptic of people with alternate scren names. My BMB from years ago was catfished in a very serious, disgusting, mentally ill way from an alternate identity user that we all *thought* we knew. It was terrifying, terrible and has caused me to question anyone with enough time on their hands to run multiple screen names. I'm not projecting this on anyone here, but some of the above comments gave me the creepy crawly feelings again.
I bought a little bag of chocolate last weekend and hid it from DH because I didn't want to share. No regrets. Especially because it had 3.5 servings and took me 4 days to eat. That means it didn't even count, right?
Me: 30 DH: 32 ~~ TTC #1: Sep 2015 ~~ BFP: Mar 2016 ~~ Daughter: Nov 2016 TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
@MrsDho11 you do what you gotta do. I hid my peppermint bark from Christmas under my jewelry boxes so H wouldn't eat it all before the next time I want one...which will probably be in a month or two.
me . early 30's | h . mid 30's | < 3 . 2013
ntnp #2 . summer 2018
*siggy warning*
ttc#1 . jul 2015
mmc . mar 2016 | 6w2d
dx PCOS (non-IR) / subclinical hypothyroidism . summer 2016
tx metformin, levothyroxine, LP progesterone, femara + trigger + ti . fall/winter 2016 BFP! . jan 2017 DD . oct 2017
@DiFazetteI would really like to hear more about this, if you're willing to share, since I'm pretty new to this community forum-environment. It might be good to hear about red flags or warning signs (if they exist). But If it's still too gross/creepy to get into I understand.
Me: 36 | DH 35, Married 2007
TTC #1 June 2015 April 2016 - AMH, FSH, Progesterone normal June 2016 - HSG clear *TW* BFP - Aug16, demise confirmed Sep16, incomplete m/c, D&C Nov16 BFP 3/27/17, edd 12/7/17 DS - 12/9/17 TTC #2 December 2018 BFP 2/22/19, edd 11/4/19 DD - 11/1/19 My Chart
@DiFazette I'm glad I'm not the only one who has their skin crawl at the idea that anyone would make multiple accounts for the same thing. WHHHHHHYYYY? "Ain't nobody got time for that."
@DiFazetteI would really like to hear more about this, if you're willing to share, since I'm pretty new to this community forum-environment. It might be good to hear about red flags or warning signs (if they exist). But If it's still too gross/creepy to get into I understand.
The catfish types are usually discovered when their stories don't line up. They're either off the wall, too impossible to believe stories, and/or they're inconsistent. It's like anyone lying - eventually they dig themselves into a hole and get caught. Sometimes it's "proven" through inconsistencies in post history, sometimes people are super creepers and post pictures that aren't really theirs (like bump photos on their BMB that they found online) - reverse image searching sometimes helps confirm that. There was a BMB with a crazy catfish and they ultimately got in touch with the chick in like Sweden or Switzerland or something whose photos the catfish was using. Crazy!
The trolling types are a little different. Sometimes it's people creating another account just to try to stir the pot. You can't always be sure about those, but someone with limited post history just coming out of nowhere with completely crazy posts that seem too cliche/scripted would be a red flag. There's not much to do with those other than don't feed the trolls, and/or report TOU violations and mention the suspected trolling.
Using another account after being banned is also a different situation. When someone receives three warnings and is banned, they're not supposed to just make another account and rejoin. Banned is banned, it's not "do over". Those cases are obvious when people literally say "hi, my other account was banned, here's my new name." Otherwise, you'd have to be around long enough to recognize similar posting styles which is much harder to catch. Though, of course, it's easier when the username is almost identical and the avatar is the same or very similar. A little bit of post history searching can typically confirm it as well.
All that said, yes - this is the internet, it's a public forum, and literally anyone can make up an account and pretend to be whoever they want. And anyone can read posts/comments without making an account. But, I don't think it's necessary to be afraid at every turn that someone might be lying/catfishing/trolling. I tend to go on the assumption that most people here are real people and not get myself worked up about it. But it's always god to use general internet safety (don't post your full name, personal photos, identifiable information) since you never know for sure.
TTC #1 --- BFP #1 5/15, loss at 5 weeks --- BFP #2 12/15, loss at 4+3 --- RE testing 3/16 normal, still trying for our rainbow
My FFFC is that I took a break from the WTO/TTW threads because I got bored (not of others - of myself) but I'm still lurking here and if I have something to contribute, I will.
@letyourheartbeyourguide - that may have been us in May '13. Stolen sonogram/baby photos from overseas. And that wasn't nearly the worst of it.
@whiska - nothing to add that the above didn't cover. I don't want to get into specifics other than that someone hung on a BMB for over a year as an imposter, stole someone's photographs of their children and passed them off as their own, then shit got really crazy. I don't want to re-live it all.
We may feel at times that people here are our 'friends' or that we know them, but we're all strangers on a similar journey of working towards a baby. No reason to trust people more on this board than any other stranger off the street. Sorry if that sounds jaded...
DH and I are trying to be healthy so we stopped buying junk food and sweets. This means that I don't have easy access to my beloved chocolate. It got to the point this week that, on more than one occasion, I consumed a spoonful of nestle quik
Ooooo So DH and I are total health nuts, but we absolutely still have good dark chocolate nearly every day. I reallllly especially love a super dark chocolate with orange peel in it. AMAZEBALLS. *quote box fail* The chocolate with orange is so good. It's DH's favorite, but his willpower is stronger than mine.
@letyourheartbeyourguide - that may have been us in May '13. Stolen sonogram/baby photos from overseas. And that wasn't nearly the worst of it.
@whiska - nothing to add that the above didn't cover. I don't want to get into specifics other than that someone hung on a BMB for over a year as an imposter, stole someone's photographs of their children and passed them off as their own, then shit got really crazy. I don't want to re-live it all.
We may feel at times that people here are our 'friends' or that we know them, but we're all strangers on a similar journey of working towards a baby. No reason to trust people more on this board than any other stranger off the street. Sorry if that sounds jaded...
Yeah, I trust strangers off the street with detailed information about my sex life and CM quality all the time.
Re: FFFC
My FFFC is that it is the Friday before finals week (we have trimesters), and I have covered everything and DGAF today, so we are doing nothing but watching videos that relate to our last units.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Moment of silence for @PocketFullofShells.
LFAF April Siggy Challenge - TV/Movie BFFS - Romy & Michele
Fur-children: 3 dogs + 2 cats (all rescued)
6 rounds of clomid
5 rounds of iui
Several HSG's sprinkled throughout the years to up my chances of a BFP
Several dilation of cervix because they suspect the scar tissue is hindering it from fully opening (partially adds to the severe cramps all month)
IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide
ER 12/1/2016
4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls
FET 1/10/2017
Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017
FET estimated end of Feb, beginning of March
I feel I keep quite a presence here so that if I post I'm not just some random person, but a member of this community. Even if I don't post in the daily TWW/WTO threads.
I would hope everyone would understand
Previously nweg...7878
Married 7/15
BFP #2 2/18/16
I'm not sure what happened in my post...I had put TWW/WTO/ETC but apparently ETC got dropped off. I completely understand those who are benched or take breaks from TB and that's what the ETC was supposed to be for.
Because this is the Internet. Sometimes other boards are so and sometimes the UO/FFFC threads are interesting. Plus it never hurts to have a reminder that you never know who is reading your words and to choose them carefully.
DD1 born 11/2014
DD2 born 6/2016
I am here because I was actively TTC for 2 months. Then my OBGYN changed the timing he would allow for a VBAC. Even though I am benched for 9-12 months, I don't feel like parenting is the right place were L is 6 months, and my BMB is super dead, so I stay here.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
I don't think anything yesterday warranted a banning and I am just glad to see she was able to come back.
Now I am going to go back to lurking because posting always results in some kind of negativity and I am bored with that.
DD1 born 11/2014
DD2 born 6/2016
You accused her of trolling. You don't think that had something to do with the banning??
TTC #1 - Nov '14
DS born 10/18
question: are you also @VTKatie ?
And considering the hurtful actions @VTKatie did, I would change my name too
Interesting.....
LFAF April Siggy Challenge - TV/Movie BFFS - Romy & Michele
FFFC: Joined the LuLaRoe dark side
I had never heard of LuLaRoe until all of you guys were talking about it, and the responses were so love/hate that I got really curious and joined a Pop Up Shop on FB, and bought a pair of leggings to test out for myself. Just a solid color to start with, I'm not brave enough for the prints. I really liked a lot of the shirts and skirts though, but don't really want to pay $35 for a t-shirt that I can't look at in real life. If I like the leggings, I might be able to justify it.
Me: 28 | DH: 31
Together since 2006 | Married May 2015
TTC #1 since November 2015
BFP 5/17/16 | EDD 1/27/17 | Born 2/4/17
I certainly did this and feel much more prepared for the dynamics of this group and have learned quite a bit too.
Me: 28 | DH: 31
Together since 2006 | Married May 2015
TTC #1 since November 2015
BFP 5/17/16 | EDD 1/27/17 | Born 2/4/17
Married May 2012
TTC#1 July 2013 - July 2015 (no success)
Again TTC#1: Dec 2015
First RE visit: Feb 2016
BFP: 9/16/16 EDD:5/26/17
My FFFC (and it's super light) is that DH is going to go see Deadpool with his friends tonight. He invited me, and I do want to see it eventually, but it's supposed to snow and is freezing cold out so I'm more than happy just sitting at home catching up on trashy tv.
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
ntnp #2 . summer 2018
*siggy warning*
ttc#1 . jul 2015
mmc . mar 2016 | 6w2d
dx PCOS (non-IR) / subclinical hypothyroidism . summer 2016
tx metformin, levothyroxine, LP progesterone, femara + trigger + ti . fall/winter 2016
BFP! . jan 2017
DD . oct 2017
April 2016 - AMH, FSH, Progesterone normal
June 2016 - HSG clear
*TW* BFP - Aug16, demise confirmed Sep16, incomplete m/c, D&C Nov16
BFP 3/27/17, edd 12/7/17
DS - 12/9/17
TTC #2 December 2018
BFP 2/22/19, edd 11/4/19
DD - 11/1/19
My Chart
The trolling types are a little different. Sometimes it's people creating another account just to try to stir the pot. You can't always be sure about those, but someone with limited post history just coming out of nowhere with completely crazy posts that seem too cliche/scripted would be a red flag. There's not much to do with those other than don't feed the trolls, and/or report TOU violations and mention the suspected trolling.
Using another account after being banned is also a different situation. When someone receives three warnings and is banned, they're not supposed to just make another account and rejoin. Banned is banned, it's not "do over". Those cases are obvious when people literally say "hi, my other account was banned, here's my new name." Otherwise, you'd have to be around long enough to recognize similar posting styles which is much harder to catch. Though, of course, it's easier when the username is almost identical and the avatar is the same or very similar. A little bit of post history searching can typically confirm it as well.
All that said, yes - this is the internet, it's a public forum, and literally anyone can make up an account and pretend to be whoever they want. And anyone can read posts/comments without making an account. But, I don't think it's necessary to be afraid at every turn that someone might be lying/catfishing/trolling. I tend to go on the assumption that most people here are real people and not get myself worked up about it. But it's always god to use general internet safety (don't post your full name, personal photos, identifiable information) since you never know for sure.
Also, I don't like pumpkin spice lattes.
@whiska - nothing to add that the above didn't cover. I don't want to get into specifics other than that someone hung on a BMB for over a year as an imposter, stole someone's photographs of their children and passed them off as their own, then shit got really crazy. I don't want to re-live it all.
We may feel at times that people here are our 'friends' or that we know them, but we're all strangers on a similar journey of working towards a baby. No reason to trust people more on this board than any other stranger off the street. Sorry if that sounds jaded...