We are trying to get this board going and was wondering what the dynamic is? Does anybody care? Are we cool w/ non BOTB topics? Do we stick to mostly check-ins like TTGP?
This is a slow hodge podge kind of place and I plan on hanging here mostly the next few months, and I know I'm not alone.
What do we want to see?
You can tell the noob to shut up and MYOB is you'd like.
Re: Dynamic of BOTB?
My old BMB does Meme Monday on FB. I don't think we need a new thread every single day, but a few days a week would be okay. And we could probably do a weekly or monthly random thread. My last BMB just had one random thread that was used throughout the whole pregnancy and it worked well, can be hard to catch up on though.
DS2 due 12/12/18
I only ask because I know TTGP board has a specific culture, great for them, but I know that isn't a place I might post regularly on. I obviously wouldn't want to stick around here if others were uncomfortable with it.
When I was on TB years ago I saw this board operate both ways, so I respect whatever the greater of the group feels is best.
I am game for whatever. I was around for a time when BOTB was very active and people did not necessarily leave when they were TTC. Maybe we could do a TWW/WTO thread as one daily check in when people start trying. I am thinking together just because our traffic is on the lower side so I'm not sure that we could really get many posts if it was 2 separate posts.
I also like the idea of having a weekly thread every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I'm game for whatever though.
I also am afraid it may fall off in May. I know multiple people are going to TTC starting in May, myself included, and I like the feel of this board, so will definitely be sad to leave. Though, like others said, I would never want to make anyone uncomfortable who was still not TTC.
Monday: Meme Monday & Healthy/Fitness posts
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Waiting Room Wednesday
Thursday:
Friday: What are you reading/watching/crafting
Randoms just in one it post
Any other ideas?
I personally don't have a problem adding a TWW/WTO post when people start trying. Another idea would be just one WTO and one TWW a week where you would just go back to the same thread to update through out the week. I really am interested in what others think though because I will hopefully be in the May TTC group so I would be potentially participating so my thoughts might be different from someone who is still waiting. I do not want to make anyone feel like they can't post here anymore or are not comfortable posting.
Aww this thread makes me feel like we've really got a good community going on here!!
I'm definitely cool with all sorts of topics, not just BOTB check-ins!
I like @glitzandglitter's recommendations above. I really like the idea of weekly TWW/WTO threads rather than daily. I'm sure it is different when you are anxiously counting the days but I always thought the daily threads seem like a bit much. I'm always down for a meme/gif thread but who am I kidding, I'll gif it up whenever I want!!
To echo other sentiments, I would like to build the board up, not just for us, but for it to be able to thrive if/when we move on. There is obviously a need for the board and hope this outlet remains available to others in similar situations.
EDD March 12, 2018
DS2 due 12/12/18
I like the idea of an intro thread. It'd be nice to have a place to reference back as we are getting to know each other.
I think I'm the first to TTC, so I can start the first WTO weekly post around the 17th of April and then a weekly TWW at the beginning of May. How does everyone feel about these posts going up on Mondays? Or Sunday works too, but people seem fairly busy on the weekend.
@ChloandCoco Sunday or Monday is good with me!
I say we keep a weekly random thred too!
@ChloandCoco -so excited you are so close!!
EDD March 12, 2018
@notthefather - thanks! It's exciting and scary!
EDD March 12, 2018
EDD March 12, 2018
DS2 due 12/12/18
DS2 due 12/12/18
DS2 due 12/12/18
EDD March 12, 2018