Lurkers: Clicky poll!

argonne

I chose "don't have much to say".  I lurk on here to find answers to questions.  Usually I can find what I need just searching the posts. 

I also like to read about what others are going through, but I'm not a big talker generally.

MSC03

Mrs.Lucan:

Thanks for posting this, MSC! My reasons are the same as a lot of what's been said: not enough time, or by the time I get to a question it's already been answered, and by women who have a lot more experience than me. And I'll be honest: I'm a little afraid of being called an idiot by kdodge

But now that I'm on cycle 7 I'm feeling a little more outgoing. This board really is so supportive and I really wanna jump in on that this cycle; I need it  

It's weird, I feel like I know a lot of girls so well, but since I don't have time to post much I know they don't know me, so I don't say hi.  I also feel like Lyse, where I don't wanna jump in on conversations; but I like when people jump in on mine. It is a public board after all.

And then sometimes I start posts like this and don't post them because they're a million years long. 

Trust me, it's actually hard to not fall in love with kdodge. She tells it like it is and is very funny. And FWIW, during one of my first posts she ::FFS::'d me.

But you know what? I deserved it. I was being a bit of a worrier and came across as a total nutter that day.

Maybe everyone on here won't always tell you what you want to hear, but what they will tell you is their perspective with the information you present. An honest opinion can really be a blessing and a healthy dose of perspective!

MSC03

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MrsSummitCounty:

panseyface:

I'm a true lurker.  I'm here almost every day, but never post (as my post count shows).  I came here at first because we were going to try soon and I wanted to learn as much as I could.  I never really felt like I had anything to add, so I kept my mouth shut.  I had a BFP last month and wouldn't have dreamed of being a drive by but didn't feel right posting on 1st tri either.  I actually had an early miscarriage, so I'm glad I never posted my BFP anywhere.  I lurk here and on the MPL boards.

I'm so sorry for your loss! That's terrible.

Are you guys trying again soon?

Yes, we're trying again this month.  I don't think my husband gets that it was real.  He's not a monster,quite the contrary, but it was here and gone so fast. It means a lot to read everything on here and see that I'm not crazy for being sad about something that I only knew about for a few days. Thanks for the kind words ladies.

We were actually talking about this over on the M/PL board--sometimes I think it's a coping mechanism for men. It seems really common.

Joyous1106

I voted other because I am doing a lot more lurking than I ever did, and it really started just after the bfp.  Then when we miscarried, I got really depressed and sometimes angry at all the bfp posts, so I figured I needed to step back.  I think now that we're finally on course for IUI #2 I'm ready to involve myself again.

MSC03

Joyous1106:

I voted other because I am doing a lot more lurking than I ever did, and it really started just after the bfp.  Then when we miscarried, I got really depressed and sometimes angry at all the bfp posts, so I figured I needed to step back.  I think now that we're finally on course for IUI #2 I'm ready to involve myself again.

I totally understand.

Welcome back, darling! XOXO

lyse2143

Joyous1106:

I voted other because I am doing a lot more lurking than I ever did, and it really started just after the bfp.  Then when we miscarried, I got really depressed and sometimes angry at all the bfp posts, so I figured I needed to step back.  I think now that we're finally on course for IUI #2 I'm ready to involve myself again.

Ahhhhh ::takcles Joy::

Nice to see you love!