Poll: Ornament Exchange

MrsHughesNC · October 2009

I've offered to head up the Baby board exchange if we want to do a separate one. I know we talked recently, and I think the general consensus was to do our own here, as many of us don't know many of the people on the NC Nest board, and vice versa. But I also saw some people on that board say that they'd like to combine them.

If you're interested in an exchange, please vote on how you'd like to do it--with the NC Board, or a separate one for the Baby board. [Poll]

crescentmoon99 · October 2009

I saw that, and I also got the feeling some of them were a little offended by us wanting to do a separate one. I voted separate and I really don't mean it in any snooty way at all, I just don't know most of the girls over there at all, and for me a gift exchange is more fun if I know the people I'm swapping with. I will participate either way, though!

akspriss · October 2009

I would rather do the Baby Board seperate...its nothing against the regular board....its just more fun when you know the people and I dont really know any of them on the board unless they post over here.

dbertagni · October 2009

Ditto the other posters (both of whom I know) and on the other board I literally know no one. I never go over there at all. I would rather exchange with this board only, it makes it more fun.

terpbrideinnc · October 2009

I don't know if offended it really the right word, but I find it weird that we can't participate because "no one knows us" when 3/4 of the people on this board used to post on the nest and those from the nest that come over here probably only come to find out what's going on with old friends.

SkyLizard · October 2009

terpbrideinnc:
I don't know if offended it really the right word, but I find it weird that we can't participate because "no one knows us" when 3/4 of the people on this board used to post on the nest and those from the nest that come over here probably only come to find out what's going on with old friends.

Yes

ECUPirate04 · October 2009

I'm sure I'll participate either way but I do tend to agree with the pp's.

MrsJones2005 · October 2009

There are a lot of new people on the NC board that I don't know because I don't make it over there very often. I agree that it would be more fun to do an exchange if I was able to pick something out for someone that I know. While there is a chance that I would get someone that I did know (either from the baby board for someone I recognize from the NC board) if I got someone I didn't know I would have a hard time picking out something perfect for them.

tgallo · October 2009

I know I'm relatively new to this board, but feel that I know more about the people here than on the NC Board.

MrsMcJamie · October 2009

Well, the ornament I was going to give is a uterus with a santa cap on, so I guess that's why I think it'd be cooler to give it to a mother? Didn't want to creep out a newlywed...

J/k... I voted let's be friends w/ the nest.

raceyrae · October 2009

terpbrideinnc:
I don't know if offended it really the right word, but I find it weird that we can't participate because "no one knows us" when 3/4 of the people on this board used to post on the nest and those from the nest that come over here probably only come to find out what's going on with old friends.

You actually do post on this board so I don't know why you couldn't participate.

I think combining the boards is going to be too much; that's a lot of people to try to organize. I honestly don't see why we would need to have a combined ornament exchange just because we're both NC boards. If you post on both boards, great, you get to participate in two exchanges (or whatever the NC Nest board does). If you only post on one board, then you would more than likely want to participate in the exchange for that particular board because you know those people.

I'm friends with women on the Toddler board and 2 under 2 board and wouldn't expect us to combine the ornament exchange on those boards with this one.

ECUPirate04 · October 2009

Also I think we need to decide before the end of the day because SLHall has already started organizing the one for the regular board.

SkyLizard · October 2009

MrsMcJamie:

Well, the ornament I was going to give is a uterus with a santa cap on, so I guess that's why I think it'd be cooler to give it to a mother? Didn't want to creep out a newlywed...

J/k... I voted let's be friends w/ the nest.

Hey stranger. Yeah, I think dh might be a bit skeeved if I received a uterus ornament in the mail Stick out tongue

Btw, I can't believe you're 28 weeks along already! Boy does time fly!

MrsMcJamie · October 2009

SkyLizard:
Hey stranger. Yeah, I think dh might be a bit skeeved if I received a uterus ornament in the mail

Btw, I can't believe you're 28 weeks along already! Boy does time fly!

Well, let's just hope I don't get you! (Then I might actually have to try to find a uterus ornament! lol!)

i know, right? 28 weeks... Cah-razy.

terpbrideinnc · October 2009

I really hope McJ's uterus ornament hangs by an ovary/fallopian tube hook.

Thanks for considering me a "member" of this board, Racey. It just seems like there are some of us with one foot in this board (due to knowing old nesties) and the other foot in the reg. board (due to non-baby brewing status) and neither feels quite right. I like hearing what's going on with ya'll, even if I don't have much to contribute

AnneNC · October 2009

I don't really care either way, I will participate if its just this board or both boards combined.

I do think Racey makes a good point, regarding the number of participants. There is going to be a large turnout overall, so perhaps it might work out better to have 2 exchanges?? JMO.

MrsHughesNC · October 2009

terpbrideinnc:
Thanks for considering me a "member" of this board, Racey. It just seems like there are some of us with one foot in this board (due to knowing old nesties) and the other foot in the reg. board (due to non-baby brewing status) and neither feels quite right. I like hearing what's going on with ya'll, even if I don't have much to contribute

This is where I'm torn... I've got some old homies on the regular nest board (like my dear, dear Terpie), but at the same time, when I go over there to post, I realize I don't know at least half of the posters over there.

I'm here for the most part--probably 95% of the time, but do go on the NC board from time to time. However, since some people are exclusive to just one of the boards, if we were to combine exchanges, there will definitely be a pretty big chunk of people who don't know each other at all. It takes some of the fun out of it when you're matched with a total stranger, you know?

IMO, the only way to really do it to make everyone happy is to keep them separate, and let those who want to do exchange with the NC board just do both exchanges... Huh?

Thoughts?

MrsMcJamie · October 2009

Relating to the scale of doing a NC-wide all-inclusive exchange: Is it harder to orchestrate on the elfster side of things?

I'm honestly asking, bc I tend to think it might be the same either way since the website does the matching and all that. And that assumption did influence my answer... but if it is actually harder for the elfster admins, I guess keeping it smaller might be easier.

dbertagni · October 2009

I agree with your last post. We all agreed last week we would like to keep it separate and most people have voted that way, so I think we should just stick to that. I think if girls from the NC Board post over here, they can chose to participate, but most of us don't go over there at all.

MrsHughesNC · October 2009

MrsMcJamie:
Relating to the scale of doing a NC-wide all-inclusive exchange: Is it harder to orchestrate on the elfster side of things?
I'm honestly asking, bc I tend to think it might be the same either way since the website does the matching and all that. And that assumption did influence my answer... but if it is actually harder for the elfster admins, I guess keeping it smaller might be easier.

We would be doing two entirely separate Elfster accounts. If someone wanted to participate in both exchanges, they'd need to register with both. If we only did one, we'd only need to register with one. If we decided to just do one, I guess we'd all need to venture to the NC board, and join Slhall's over there.

I've never organized an Elfster exchange before though, so we'll see! :-)

ECUGirl2004 · October 2009

I voted that we keep it separate, but I am thinking about it more and I really don't care. I don't post on the regular board much b/c I feel like I don't know that many people there... and the people I DO know post on the baby board anyway. But I'll participate either way. And if we combine them and I get someone I don't know, I'll get out my creepy stalker clothes and lurk on the regular NC board to find out more about my recipient.

MrsHughesNC · October 2009

Also, considering this involves sharing your real name and home address with whoever gets your name. I just wonder if people would feel uncomfortable with that if the person is a complete stranger...

Ugh. I certainly don't want to alienate anyone. But I'm just not sure what else to do. Sad

terpbrideinnc · October 2009

The poll is a perfectly fine way to decide and I'm OK with separate exchanges, I just felt the need to put in my 2 pennies. I probably won't participate in both because I'm not very cash money right now (since I gave you my pennies and all).

SkyLizard · October 2009

MrsHughesNC:

IMO, the only way to really do it to make everyone happy is to keep them separate, and let those who want to do exchange with the NC board just do both exchanges...

Thoughts?

You make a good point Hughes. I'm down with doing a separate exchange as long as we have the option of participating in both. And hopefully I'll be a regular on this board next year Wink

akspriss · October 2009

Hughes- your points totally make sense.. It is hard because there are people that cross from board to board, but at the same time the majority of people stay on one board or the other and we need to go with what the majority of the group wants. I think if people post on both boards regularly they can decide for themselves if they want to participate in both or just choose one. its not one side vs. another but its the idea also of not knowing the people at all and then going out and giving your personal information.

mrsmikey · October 2009

I am agreeing with Hughes, and ECU too I guess. I would love to participate with the goldie oldies from the nest that aren't on the baby board, but there are just so many newbies (new to me anyway) that I don't know, and I agree that would take alot of the fun out of it. But I absolutely agree that anyone should be allowed to participate in either, or both! And for the record I love that the non-baby nesties come over here to visit with us!

MrsHughesNC · October 2009

SkyLizard:
MrsHughesNC:

IMO, the only way to really do it to make everyone happy is to keep them separate, and let those who want to do exchange with the NC board just do both exchanges...

Thoughts?

You make a good point Hughes. I'm down with doing a separate exchange as long as we have the option of participating in both. And hopefully I'll be a regular on this board next year

Absolutely-- being a mommy, being pregnant, or currently TTCing are definitely not conditions of participating in the Baby board exchange! Anyone who wants to participate is absolutely welcome. Smile

kac831 · October 2009

terpbrideinnc:
I don't know if offended it really the right word, but I find it weird that we can't participate because "no one knows us" when 3/4 of the people on this board used to post on the nest and those from the nest that come over here probably only come to find out what's going on with old friends.

this exactly

VivianLee · October 2009

OK, I didn't really read all of the other posts but here is my take on it. Why not join with the regular board. True, we don't all know everyone over there but it is a good way to meet other NC Nesties that may or may not eventually make their way over here when it is time for them to TTC or have a baby. I see no point in alienating the girls over there when the majority of us came from over there and lots of us bounce back and forth on both sides. Plus, it's just more girls to join in the fun. And like I stated on the NC board yesterday, although it is only $5-$10, we're not really in a position right now to participate in 2 exchanges and I don't want to have to pick between boards.

MrsHughesNC · October 2009

VivianLee:
OK, I didn't really read all of the other posts but here is my take on it. Why not join with the regular board. True, we don't all know everyone over there but it is a good way to meet other NC Nesties that may or may not eventually make their way over here when it is time for them to TTC or have a baby. I see no point in alienating the girls over there when the majority of us came from over there and lots of us bounce back and forth on both sides. Plus, it's just more girls to join in the fun. And like I stated on the NC board yesterday, although it is only $5-$10, we're not really in a position right now to participate in 2 exchanges and I don't want to have to pick between boards.

I definitely get what you're saying...I don't want to alienate anyone either. But there are plenty of people who are exclusive to this board or the NC board--not everyone bounces back and forth, etc. We did address that. Check out the other posts if you have a chance, to see what was said about our reasoning.. Smile

uncharch7 · October 2009

terpbrideinnc:
I really hope McJ's uterus ornament hangs by an ovary/fallopian tube hook.
Thanks for considering me a "member" of this board, Racey. It just seems like there are some of us with one foot in this board (due to knowing old nesties) and the other foot in the reg. board (due to non-baby brewing status) and neither feels quite right. I like hearing what's going on with ya'll, even if I don't have much to contribute

there are a ton of people i really don't know on the regular board, and most of the people i do know are over here. it's like we have no home!

dbertagni · October 2009

uncharch7:
terpbrideinnc:
I really hope McJ's uterus ornament hangs by an ovary/fallopian tube hook.
Thanks for considering me a "member" of this board, Racey. It just seems like there are some of us with one foot in this board (due to knowing old nesties) and the other foot in the reg. board (due to non-baby brewing status) and neither feels quite right. I like hearing what's going on with ya'll, even if I don't have much to contribute
there are a ton of people i really don't know on the regular board, and most of the people i do know are over here. it's like we have no home!

Aww...you are all welcome over here with or without a baby! I started posting over here when I was TTC and never went back to the regular board.

jenhum · October 2009

I voted for separate exchanges, b/c I also think there are a lot of regular posters on the NC Board that I don't know at all, and I'd rather get the name of someone that I know. That said though, I know there are some of you that lurk or occasionally post over here, and I have no problem with those people being a part of our exchange!

marryingacoach · October 2009

It's almost as if it should be "old" nestie and new "nestie" ornament exchange instead of baby board vs non baby board.
I tend to post more over here and know more screen names on this board but I'm game for whatever.

raceyrae · October 2009

uncharch7:
terpbrideinnc:

I really hope McJ's uterus ornament hangs by an ovary/fallopian tube hook.

Thanks for considering me a "member" of this board, Racey. It just seems like there are some of us with one foot in this board (due to knowing old nesties) and the other foot in the reg. board (due to non-baby brewing status) and neither feels quite right. I like hearing what's going on with ya'll, even if I don't have much to contribute

there are a ton of people i really don't know on the regular board, and most of the people i do know are over here. it's like we have no home!

See, I consider you on this board too. Now, I'm pretty sure if I went over to the NC Nest board, most would wonder who the heck I was since I haven't posted there in 6 months or so.

uncharch7 · October 2009

marryingacoach:
It's almost as if it should be "old" nestie and new "nestie" ornament exchange instead of baby board vs non baby board.
I tend to post more over here and know more screen names on this board but I'm game for whatever.

this is so true!

uncharch7 · October 2009

raceyrae:
See, I consider you on this board too. Now, I'm pretty sure if I went over to the NC Nest board, most would wonder who the heck I was since I haven't posted there in 6 months or so.

aww thanks (and to dbert too!)

AmericanTribal · October 2009

SkyLizard:

MrsHughesNC:

IMO, the only way to really do it to make everyone happy is to keep them separate, and let those who want to do exchange with the NC board just do both exchanges...

Thoughts?

You make a good point Hughes. I'm down with doing a separate exchange as long as we have the option of participating in both. And hopefully I'll be a regular on this board next year

Ditto

veronicacorningstone · October 2009

uncharch7:
terpbrideinnc:
I really hope McJ's uterus ornament hangs by an ovary/fallopian tube hook.
Thanks for considering me a "member" of this board, Racey. It just seems like there are some of us with one foot in this board (due to knowing old nesties) and the other foot in the reg. board (due to non-baby brewing status) and neither feels quite right. I like hearing what's going on with ya'll, even if I don't have much to contribute
there are a ton of people i really don't know on the regular board, and most of the people i do know are over here. it's like we have no home!

Exactly. I know and miss all the old nesties who migrated to this board when it was created. I mostly lurk now and then to see how everyone is doing. But as someone dealing with IF, posting on this board regularly would make me to much of a glutton for punishment.

I voted for a combined exchange, just because I know more of you over here than I do over there, but oh well.

Mrs.KatieGnowC · October 2009

AmericanTribal:
SkyLizard:

MrsHughesNC:

IMO, the only way to really do it to make everyone happy is to keep them separate, and let those who want to do exchange with the NC board just do both exchanges...

Thoughts?

You make a good point Hughes. I'm down with doing a separate exchange as long as we have the option of participating in both. And hopefully I'll be a regular on this board next year

Ditto

Tritto! I'm fine with being in the regular nest exchange, I can understand both arguments. I don't know if I'm a new or old nestie though, i guess old, even though I've been on the nest for a year and a half... ?

duke_girl · October 2009

I realize that I'm hours late on this, but ditto everything terp said. Also, ditto what McJamie said about it not really being "harder" to coordinate more people (if the exchange were combined) since Elfster will do all the work. From the poll results it looks like there will be separate exchanges, which is fine. I probably won't participate in both since we're strapped for cash this year, but hope everybody has fun in their respective exchanges!

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