When we first found out we were expecting I lurked on the March 2012 board all the time. I guess the hormones gave be a bit of bravery and I started posting around the 3rd trimester and now I am addicted to TB. I have noticed a lot of people have left us!
When you were expecting were you vocal, a lurker or a little of both?
Now that you have a baby are you vocal, a lurker or a little of both?
Re: Lurker, always vocal or a little of both
However, since my DD was born I have come out of my shell and posted a little more, well when I am able, which is normally nap time for her.
I lurked during my pregnancy, too. Now that I'm a SAHM, I really enjoy some pseudo adult conversation and getting/giving advice on here.
I also appreciate posts that make me feel like I am not alone.
I feel the same way.
I was a very active member throughout my pregnancy and then I migrated over to FB after she arrived.
Since she's been here I've been more of a lurker, but I'll probably be around more now because TB is much more convenient than FB at work.
Married: 1/2008 ~ DD#1: 3/2012
TTC #2: Started 4/2014 BFP 7/30/15 MC 8/3/15 BFP 9/4/2015 EDD 5/16/2016
I lurked through my pregnancy. I learned a ton from other people. I try to post now but sometimes I really don't have much to say or someone already asked it and I don't want to be the 60th person to say "My baby just turned 4 months and is suddenly waking up at night! Advice???"
I actually prefer the board a little more quiet. Sometimes when there were "too many fishies in the pond" I think some of the responses to silly questions turned into major flame sessions for no reason. That's not to say the people who "left" were drama, but it just seemed like the more responses to the post the more likely someone was going to say something ridiculous and get everyone all riled up.
BFP #2 7/18/11 - EDD 3/29/12 - Born 3/13/12
BFP #1 4/4/11 - Natural M/C - 7w1d - 4/30/11
Married: 5/09 ~ TTC Since: 10/10 ~ PCOS ~ Progesterone from 10/10 - 2/11 ~ HSG on 3/18 - Clear ~ Started Metformin 1000mg & Clomid 50mg 2/11 ~ Metformin upped to 1500mg 4/6 ~ 6/7 Now going to SG and put on Clomid, Ovidrel, Gonal F, Prometrium, Estrace ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP!!!!!! March 6th our little man was born.
6/17/13 - Ovidrel, Follistim, Prometrium ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP! March 17th our St. Pattys day baby arrived
10/29/17 - Started process for IVF, got pregnant & miscarried a 2nd time since summer. 2/22 started stims - Menopur, Gonal F, Cetrotide - retrieval 3/6 - , PIO, estrace 3xday - FET 4/18 = Beta 1: 616; Beta 2: 1342 = BFP
While I was pregnant I was definitely vocal, though I did have spells where I would lurk for a few weeks at a time.
Now that I've had little man I'm definitely a little of both. When I find the time to hop on I try and reply but much of the time others have already said what I would so I don't bother repeating them.
Married: 5/09 ~ TTC Since: 10/10 ~ PCOS ~ Progesterone from 10/10 - 2/11 ~ HSG on 3/18 - Clear ~ Started Metformin 1000mg & Clomid 50mg 2/11 ~ Metformin upped to 1500mg 4/6 ~ 6/7 Now going to SG and put on Clomid, Ovidrel, Gonal F, Prometrium, Estrace ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP!!!!!! March 6th our little man was born.
6/17/13 - Ovidrel, Follistim, Prometrium ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP! March 17th our St. Pattys day baby arrived
10/29/17 - Started process for IVF, got pregnant & miscarried a 2nd time since summer. 2/22 started stims - Menopur, Gonal F, Cetrotide - retrieval 3/6 - , PIO, estrace 3xday - FET 4/18 = Beta 1: 616; Beta 2: 1342 = BFP
i think i have always been vocal....but to be honest. I always feel uncomfortable posting. Some people can be snarky and with the stress of life, work, family etc...that last thing I need or want with my hormones is something else to bring me down.
I will say that you ladies add so much support to my life. As strange as that is because I dont know any of you, I am able to connect with you on my level that fills the void of being away from everyone in a semi-new state.
Since she's been here I've been more of a lurker. Especially since I no longer have the time to be on the computer much anymore. I often get partially through a response and then can't be at the computer anymore and end up not posting...
I remember you from TTGP.