For Funsies: Advice for newbies

JoJo507 · June 2012

When I first came on TB I was surprised at the reasons and frequency of snarky comments by the vets. But, after entirely too many, "Am I too small??" posts and "I'm bleeding out of my eyeballs, normal?!?!?!", I get it. And it clearly didn't take long as I am still a newb. So, to those of you who have been on TB for long enough to give the weight-gain posts an eye-roll, what advice would you give the newbies on how to better get along on the boards?

My contribution:

- If you're writing a post about the state of your health and are clearly in a panic, you should probably go ahead and call your doctor. You will get an answer to your question probably faster than you would from the bumpies who will probably tell you to call your doctor anyway.

-Read up on TB Board Glossary before you come and play...it will save you a lot of confusion!

Anyone else?

daymisty84 · June 2012

And read up on baby shower etiquette before posting your question - that really seems to be a hot button!!

SarahJean0 · June 2012

Eat the lunch meat and drink the coffee/coke...just don't only eat lunch meat and drink coke.

JoJo507 · June 2012

anitalynn:

Get and read a pregnancy book. Or two. Because a) nosebleeds are common and normal during pregnancy. b) yes, we all have RLP. no, it doesn't mean that something is wrong. c) have a question about rh-/bh/anything else? What to Expect will answer it in their scary book. d) hip pain is normal. e) there are eleventy billion other questions that could be easily answered by reading a pregnancy book/a reputable website about pregnancy/a weekly email or app on your phone.

Call your doctor if you need medical advice. Seriously. The internet is not the place to go for medical advice.

** OP - p.s. it's advice, not advise.

Ha, thanks. That reminds me of another bit of advice...check for errors before you post. Oops!

hmp1 · June 2012

To have an entertaining board, we must talk about things other than just our pregnancy/baby. Participate in these discussions, it is what makes the board fun.

JoJo507 · June 2012

SharkFarts:

Advice is what I give when I advise you.

I'd advise newbs to get a pregnancy book, to not compare one pregnancy with another (and later, one baby with another), and to not create things to worry about.

Can I blame my confusion on pregnancy brain? No? Awkward!

Anyway, not comparing pregnancies is a good one. If I had a dime for all the "Every pregnancy is different" responses...

aaturnwald · June 2012

I'm a newbie for sure, but I am already annoyed with the constant repeat posts... There is a nice little search at the bottom, search out what you are looking for.. Please

bosha711 · June 2012

aaturnwald:
I'm a newbie for sure, but I am already annoyed with the constant repeat posts... There is a nice little search at the bottom, search out what you are looking for.. Please

See now, if you weren't a newbie, you'd know that damn Search function hasn't worked correctly in about 5 years.

OSUWifey09 · June 2012

Don't rehash hot topic issues over and over again. Just state your opinion in the appropriate thread; no need to start another one to AW your own opinion. That just keeps crap going longer.

hmp1 · June 2012

bosha711:
aaturnwald:
I'm a newbie for sure, but I am already annoyed with the constant repeat posts... There is a nice little search at the bottom, search out what you are looking for.. Please
See now, if you weren't a newbie, you'd know that damn Search function hasn't worked correctly in about 5 years.

Thank you! I was going to say the same thing. If you want to search, use Google.

MrsAB1316 · June 2012

Wear your big girl panties. A lot of the time you're not going to get along with everyone on every single topic. Doesn't mean you can't still be friends...doesn't mean you can't come back and play again. Just own up when you act an ass and stand by your convictions if you feel you're right. Backpedalling only makes things worse.

aaturnwald · June 2012

hmp&mrj:
bosha711:

aaturnwald:
I'm a newbie for sure, but I am already annoyed with the constant repeat posts... There is a nice little search at the bottom, search out what you are looking for.. Please

See now, if you weren't a newbie, you'd know that damn Search function hasn't worked correctly in about 5 years.

Thank you! I was going to say the same thing. If you want to search, use Google.

I only used it once b/c I knew I had seen several posts on Fifths Disease.. I found the info I needed, so I figured it was okay to use! Ha.. Google works good then too

Myreppboys · June 2012

Please don't post about how you cheated on your husband/boyfriend with another man and now that your pregnant your not sure who the daddy is and then get all upset because your not getting sympathy comments and that some women are being blunt and in reality HONEST about what you did.

Myreppboys · June 2012

auroraloo:
Shut the front door.
Bleeding out of your eyeballs isn't normal?
shiit.

Love this you just made my day auroraloo!!!

tinyhumantoe · June 2012

MrsAB1316:
Wear your big girl panties. A lot of the time you're not going to get along with everyone on every single topic. Doesn't mean you can't still be friends...doesn't mean you can't come back and play again. Just own up when you act an ass and stand by your convictions if you feel you're right. Backpedalling only makes things worse.

Bahahaha. This is good literal advice. My legs have much better circulation since I upped my undies 2 sizes. Indifferent

damabo80 · June 2012

auroraloo:
Shut the front door.
Bleeding out of your eyeballs isn't normal?
shiit.

1st and 3rd trimesters, it's totally normal. 2nd Tri, I'd get that shiit checked.

If u tYpE lk a 13yo, or use words/phrases like "my baby daddy" or "preggers/prego", be prepared to not be taken seriously. We don't no your lyfe, and nor do we care. You will be made fun of, or at best, ignored.

Dirty deletes are dirty for a reason.

Accept that people are going to judge you for seemingly minor things. If you feel comfortable in your decision, Post a rational response. Bonus points are not awarded for TYPING in all caps or saying "your all a bunch of bullies!!!1!" to make your point.

JoJo507 · June 2012

damabo80:
auroraloo:

Shut the front door.

Bleeding out of your eyeballs isn't normal?

shiit.

1st and 3rd trimesters, it's totally normal. 2nd Tri, I'd get that shiit checked.

If u tYpE lk a 13yo, or use words/phrases like "my baby daddy" or "preggers/prego", be prepared to not be taken seriously. We don't no your lyfe, and nor do we care. You will be made fun of, or at best, ignored.

Dirty deletes are dirty for a reason.

Accept that people are going to judge you for seemingly minor things. If you feel comfortable in your decision, Post a rational response. Bonus points are not awarded for TYPING in all caps or saying "your all a bunch of bullies!!!1!" to make your point.

Ha! I feel like that 1 was intentional...

Msbean22 · June 2012

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