Confessions of a lurker

chetrick

Hello ladies,

 I have been reading for months and following all of your stories and lives and I recently read the FFFC post.  I feel the need to share with you all my thoughts on why I lurk and why you are better than me.  

I lurk because I have questions as a first time mom, but I am too embarrassed to ask them, so I secretly wait and hope someone else will ask for me.  I lurk because I want to know what is happening with my son is normal and what I can expect in the future.  I lurk because I need a laugh, a smile, or confirmation of a shared insecurity, but I am too nervous to post myself.  I lurk because I am bored and you ladies provide entertainment.  But, the biggest reason I lurk is because I am too insecure to post on a regular basis and I, quite honestly, don't think that my life is interesting enough to warrant wasting your time with my stories.  

 You ladies have provided me with smiles, out-loud laughter, tears, comfort, and, in some ways, confidence.  I don't judge your hair, but I admire your bravery and your ability to step out of your worlds and embrace each other, most of the time without knowing each other IRL.  I love the ways that you call out each other's sh!t and how supportive you are when anyone needs it.  

Just like you, I lurk on other boards as well: 9-12; 6-9; and a couple of others, and even though I have a 9 month old, I still follow you ladies and the 9-12 ladies as you were the "veterans" I followed throughout my pregnancy.

 I hope this post isn't too weird and I am sorry that it has gotten so long.  I just wanted to let you know that not all lurkers are judging you ... 

LadyB01

I couldn't have said it better myself

MrsSR

Don't be shy to ask a question!  Most of us are pretty helpful!

Littledeer84

What a nice post! Dont be afraid! I cannot post much, but when I do have questions, these ladies have always responded, despite the fact that I am not a 'regular.' 

Mrs.Rose

Littledeer84:

What a nice post! Dont be afraid! I cannot post much, but when I do have questions, these ladies have always responded, despite the fact that I am not a 'regular.' 

This exactly! 

monimonimoni

zeadfly:

You should post more. It can be fun and we need more people.

This! Well, just so long as you're not some dirty old dude fapping away in his mother's basement that is.

I'm shy and completely awkward irl, but if I can post, you can too 

daenikoffre

FREAK!

jk. Happy new year. Come back and post more in 2012.  

bstrangely

monimonimoni:

zeadfly:

You should post more. It can be fun and we need more people.

This! Well, just so long as you're not some dirty old dude fapping away in his mother's basement that is.

I'm shy and completely awkward irl, but if I can post, you can too 

this! except i am awesome irl. just ask my mom.

happy new year, moni! i think you're first, right?

chetrick

Funny.  
Thanks for the support and encouragement.  I hope to see you all more in 2012.
ps.  I am just another mom in southern California.  I need to lose weight and I am a teacher.

pps. I almost just posted something in reference to the butt secks question from last night, but I thought twice.   

monimonimoni

zeadfly:

monimonimoni:

zeadfly:

You should post more. It can be fun and we need more people.

This! Well, just so long as you're not some dirty old dude fapping away in his mother's basement that is.

I'm shy and completely awkward irl, but if I can post, you can too 

I can't believe I missed you on here! Happy New Year moni!

Happy New Year gorgeous!

 

monimonimoni

bstrangely:

monimonimoni:

zeadfly:

You should post more. It can be fun and we need more people.

This! Well, just so long as you're not some dirty old dude fapping away in his mother's basement that is.

I'm shy and completely awkward irl, but if I can post, you can too 

this! except i am awesome irl. just ask my mom.

happy new year, moni! i think you're first, right?

Happy New Year! Haha, yeah it's been 2012 for a whole day over here

delg23

That was a nice post! I mostly comment and don't ask questions or start posts for a lot of the reasons you lurk. Start out commenting. Then ask questions when you feel comfortable. This is actually my favorite board since coming all the way from the trying to get pregnant board & through the trimester boards. I agree that this place is very useful & entertaining! 

LoveBeingAWife33008

We are in the same boat :-)  I like you.

rodiesmum

post more often