Why?

gingerfamily · September 2009

Why is it that people would rather ask complete strangers questions than call their OB? Or still ask the question when they already called their ob/nurse?

I don't get it. Can someone enlighten me?

anabell0920 · September 2009

Cause duh my doctor only has a medical degree you ladies have GOOGLE!!!!

Autumn_bride2b · September 2009

Mrsh don't scare me like that! I thought this was going to be a "why me?" post and I thought something was wrong!!!

I totally agree with you BTW, although I am sure I have posted a few questions because I was too embarassed to call the nurse (like, "can I eat this?" in the 1st tri).

Vuja_de · September 2009

maybe because they want to hear stories of other women who went through, or are going through the same thing for comfort or for some helpful advice?

HEAVEN FORBID!

Bubbalini · September 2009

My other favorite is when people ask complete strangers a question and then tell them how to answer. I would think the best part of asking strangers is to get unbiased opinions!

NeverKnew · September 2009

Because I know I like to get a myriad of conflicting answers from an unqualified group of strangers.

Duh.

carney09 · September 2009

I can't stand it. If its something serious, WHY are you on the internet? And not on the way to the doctors? Seriously, the first thing you think of is "hmmm, lemme ask the internet and see what they know?"

Now, if its something lame like "why do my farts smell like smoke?" I don't mind.

MonicaGeller · September 2009

Because the dr. did not give the answer they wanted!

myonetruelove · September 2009

anabell0920:
Cause duh my doctor only has a medical degree you ladies have GOOGLE!!!!

LOL!!

For me I ask to get other mother's experiences. Yes, our OB's have degrees and have been doing this for many years. However; the comfort of someone else who is going through the exact same thing or similar is great.

Now I would not go off of someone advice vs my OB, but the comfort is nice.

MrsWindyCity · September 2009

I don't know about you, but during my years of being on the knot/nest/bump, I have developed very special diagnostic powers.

MrsStu · September 2009

This reminds me of the House episode last night. I will sometimes ask general questions to see what people's experiences have been, but I would never ask for medical advice on a message board. It is kind of frustrating when you see posts that do that.

gingerfamily · September 2009

Oh, I totally want to know if other peoples farts smell like smoke, too. I'll totally ask you girls if it's something goofy like that or something that i know is not something to worry about.

But, seriously for important stuff - you're going to trut internet strangers vs calling your dr?

anabell0920 · September 2009

Bubbalini:
My other favorite is when people ask complete strangers a question and then tell them how to answer. I would think the best part of asking strangers is to get unbiased opinions!

This I LOVE this!

gingerfamily · September 2009

Vuja_de:

maybe because they want to hear stories of other women who went through, or are going through the same thing for comfort or for some helpful advice?

HEAVEN FORBID!

Was that an attempt at snark?

Damians09 · September 2009

I thought that the bump was a place for pregnant women. Some women may find it very comforting to know that someone is going through what they are going through.

anabell0920 · September 2009

Damians09:
I thought that the bump was a place for pregnant women. Some women may find it very comforting to know that someone is going through what they are going through.

True true, like egg meeting sperm, and irish twins, oh and the newest feeling movement AND sore boobs but NOT stopping BC. yah you know the stuff we all go through ...

Dr.BeepersWife · September 2009

Damians09:
I thought that the bump was a place for pregnant women. Some women may find it very comforting to know that someone is going through what they are going through.

It is, but you have to weed through the idiots.

Vuja_de · September 2009

mrsh0606:

Oh, I totally want to know if other peoples farts smell like smoke, too. I'll totally ask you girls if it's something goofy like that or something that i know is not something to worry about.

But, seriously for important stuff - you're going to trut internet strangers vs calling your dr?

oh g-d no! i mean like if you have been diagnosed with something and are currenly being treated for it, asking ladies here "hey have you been through this? any tips you can offer?"

not "omg i think i may have pre-e please tell me if you have it and what i should do." that is just stupid.

jaysgirljulie · September 2009

Vuja_de:

maybe because they want to hear stories of other women who went through, or are going through the same thing for comfort or for some helpful advice?

HEAVEN FORBID!

Ditto!

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