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GraceUponGrace09

@KatieEl Are you hoping some of us will "claim" some of these threads and start them each week? On my last BMB, we all took a thread or two we were responsible for and started them each week. I haven't really been paying attention to who is starting what (albeit I've only been here a couple days). 

Anyway, I'm glad to help out however. As it is, are each of the threads just left up to whoever wants to start them/whoever gets to it first? 

KatieEl

@GraceUponGrace09 I would LOVE if people wanted to claim some! Otherwise, anyone can start them. I've been trying to start the main ones, but I'm sure some are falling through the cracks.

Edited: emphasis

GraceUponGrace09

@KatieEl Ok, I'll do Wednesday Ticker Change since that's my day. I can also do UO on Thursday because that's one of my faves.  

HOWEVER, I'm on PST and am not an ultra early riser and don't foresee that changing anytime soon, SO anyone else is welcome to start these if I haven't yet. 

[Deleted User]

I've been doing some of the Randoms and the UO and FFFC every once in awhile. Is anyone against a weekly randoms thread instead of daily? They don't seem to get much traffic. We could always change it to daily if they get too long. Thoughts?

KatieEl

@schaze maybe a weekly randoms and a weekend randoms? that's usually how i've seen it on other boards and that tends to work pretty well?  do you want to "claim" the randoms and the FFFC? I can edit master post to reflect that.

[Deleted User]

@KatieEl works for me!

KatieEl

@schaze @GraceUponGrace09 thanks for claiming some! Everyone else, I can edit the master post for three more days so if you'd like to "claim" one of the threads, let me know and I'll edit that in!

[Deleted User]

I can also do Monday bitchfest, TW Tuesday, and WTF Wednesday.

GraceUponGrace09

@KatieEl since you haven't got any more volunteers here, I can take a few more. I'll do GTKY on Tues and the second time mom on Wed. 

missblaze

Well I had been doing STM+ Check in each week but since that is now taken, I guess I'll do the eating/crying posts.

GraceUponGrace09

@missblaze Hey if you want the STM+, go for it! I'm already doing several and didn't realize you'd been doing it. I just didn't want @KatieEl to be left with so many! 

missblaze

@GraceUponGrace09 Thank you! I've sort of gotten in the habit of it. I'll do those three then - STM check in, eating, crying.

mdfarmchick

@KatieEl are we going to do any kind of workout/exercise check in? I know we had a thread about last week... I just wasn't sure if it would be a weekly thread or not. I'm trying to stay motivated. 

KatieEl

@mdfarmchick there's a healthy habit check-in on sundays (for the week) that is for diet and exercise 

mdfarmchick

Thanks @KatieEl. I'm just blind. If no one else starts it, I'll try to remember to do that one. But I'm on Pacific time so no promises about it being early. 

KatieEl

@mdfarmchick perfect, my post expired for editing, but please do start if it hasn't gone up yet and you're ready for it!

AnyMax

I'll take Friday Ticker Change 

KatieEl

@AnyMax awesome!  I can't edit the main post anymore, but I appreciate you claiming all the same!  It's nice to know we'll have most of these taken care of!

burnsmommy27

@KatieEl I was thinking maybe I could do a High Risk Mommas check in but I don't know if there would be interested. Where should I ask?

KatieEl

@burnsmommy27 I think the best thing to do would be to start one! Looks like other months do that on Tuesday (at least that's on the schedule I copied above lol) but feel free to start one before if you like to gauge interest! (I just can't edit the initial post any more, editing's expired.)

burnsmommy27

@KatieEl ok great I'll start one next Tuesday and see if it gets any traffic.

Cauleyflower

Are certain people responsible for creating specific threads now or can anyone? Noticing names next to topics up above.

missblaze

@Cauleyflower The threads that have names are being started each week by those people. There are a number that are "unclaimed" that anyone can start at this point.

Cauleyflower

@missblaze Thanks!

Can I be responsible for starting these?

• First Time Mom Check-In 
• Thursday Ticker Change

KatieEl

@Cauleyflower yes! unfortunately, editing as expired on the main post, so I can no longer add your name in there as the starter, but please, please feel free to take ownership of those, we want all the threads started!  

And in terms of starting other threads, this is for everyone, you may start a thread, even if it has been claimed, if it's past mid-morning and the thread you want hasn't been posted yet!  Thanks!

caseyw8784

@KatieEl - if no one has claimed the Moms of Multiples thread, I'll take that one!

KatieEl

@caseyw8784 that would be great! I can no longer edit the main post (too much time has passed), but definitely please do start it!

whitta1015

I'll take Tuesday Ticker Change if no one else has it. I started it the past couple of weeks anyways. Hope I didn't take it from anyone!

tigerbound

Has anyone "claimed" the multiples thread? Kinda new-ish so I'm jw.

KLake42

Is there a thread for photos of bumps?  I think my blump has bumped.  I don't have a cute photo yet (just awkward/bad lighting) but I'd like to see how others are doing.  I might be near the start of the pack, since I've got a twins belly and "due date" is 1/2 (they'll be 2017 babies though).

[Deleted User]

@KLake42 every Wednesday there's a new hump day bump day (hdbd) thread! I think this week's is further down but it's on the first page on mobile.

fivetimesnoluck

Hey, so two things I feel are missing after a few weeks here - PGAL and Gratitude threads.

We have so many posts for twatwaffles and bitchfests and WTF, etc.... but no regular opportunity to share good news, gratitude, appreciation, etc. On my TTCAL board, we did a Thankful Thursday. (Doesn't have to be a Thursday, though alliteration is always fun.)

Also, how about a PGAL (pregnant after loss) thread? Most BMBs have them, and it seems there are many here who have experienced loss. This thread is often a comfort to others dealing with anxiety associated with previous loss.

I am willing to run both, if you will just direct me to when would be best time for posting.

Thanks!

[Deleted User]

@fivetimesnoluck I'm really surprised a PGAL thread hasn't been a regular thing! I also love the idea of a thankful thread at some point in the week. I'd say start those whenever you'd like! 

jesscmv

What about starting a pregnancy announcement  thread? Interest? I love seeing how people announced their pregnancies!

KatieEl

@fivetimesnoluck on the initial "schedule" (first post) that I c/p from earlier groups there is a PGAL scheduled on Wednesdays. Anyone is welcome to start that. Unfortunately, while we have good participation on the threads not as many people have been jumping in and starting them. I encourage you, or any other PGAL mamas to do so!

As for a gratitude thread, I think that's a great idea. Unfortunately I can no longer edit the master post to add it to the schedule, but I love the idea of a thankful Thursday thread, and if it's started I know I'll participate!

@jeszcmv great idea, feel free to start and just tag bump admin so we can get it pinned!

fivetimesnoluck

Thanks for the reply, @KatieEl! I did go ahead and start the PGAL thread yesterday and will probably do a gratitude thread later today or tomorrow.

Love your July GIF, by the way!

mommaSG

Do we have one for plus size moms i was in feb board up until ultrasound said January and they had one

KatieEl

@mommaSG I don't think there's one, but definitely feel free to start! Wish I could still edit that main post, but alas!

@fivetimesnoluck yes! Sorry I posted before I realized you had already started one (I'm glad you did!) it's moving week here, so I'm definitely not fully caught up on board happenings lol

caseyw8784

Has anyone else noticed their name/stats have been deleted off of the spreadsheet? I just noticed mine was gone, so I'm about to add it again, but wanted to give a heads up in case others were also "missing"...

KatieEl

@caseyw8784 yikes! I don't see mine either, at a quick glance it looks like a lot of numbers aren't visible. I'm only mobile so hopefully that's the problem. But I think it should go without saying people: don't delete!