Why is this board so inactive?

bookkitten · January 2013

I'm always surprised when I click over here that there are so few posts. The Chicago area is huge; you'd think this place would be hopping! I'm a SAHM in the far south suburbs (near the Indiana border). Any other Mamas nearby?

Trina0981 · January 2013

I'm an FTM to be in New Lenx! Expecting in May. But yes, this board is kind of slow.

CrystalJulianna · January 2013

I didn't know we had a board until a few days ago. I'm from north side of Chicago. I'm a full time working mom. Pregnant with baby # 3 due in May.

tmrchi · January 2013

I wonder if it is partly due to Chicagoland being such a big area. Even though we are all near Chicago, we are still so spread out.

TMDMJAOCT07 · January 2013

I really wish this board would pick up more. Even if it was with ideas and fun places we've taken our kids, etc. I'm a SAHM to an almost 3 year old daughter, we live near Schaumburg. And, I actually met my best friend through this board 2 years ago, when it was much busier of a board.

vintagejjane · January 2013

I find myself checking this board often, but it's so inactive! I'm in the northern suburbs originally from far south, where you are at bookkitten.

Happy2BPregnant · January 2013

I agree with pp, I am surprised with how slow this board is! I am a FTM living in the West Loop/River North area. I will be a SAHM to my little man who is due St. Patrick's Day! I plan on joining the New Chicago Mom's Group this May to connect with other new moms and hopefully make some new "mommy" friends. Smile

jesusita2002 · January 2013

We're in Bridgeport and pregnant with our second. As a PP said, this board used to be a lot more active 2 yrs ago, which included a weekly check-in that someone would put together. Basically it was a listing of everyone on this board who wanted to participate, neighborhood/suburb, and when their LO was due or when they were born, as well as if they were team green/blue/or pink, and then finally a question of the week.

memali26 · January 2013

I really think the problem is that the area is so large. I live in a far south suburb as well, and the majority of the moms I see posting on this board are at least 1-2 hours from me. I feel like that makes a big difference when you're discussing local things.

TMDMJAOCT07 · January 2013

jesusita2002:
We're in Bridgeport and pregnant with our second. As a PP said, this board used to be a lot more active 2 yrs ago, which included a weekly check-in that someone would put together. Basically it was a listing of everyone on this board who wanted to participate, neighborhood/suburb, and when their LO was due or when they were born, as well as if they were team green/blue/or pink, and then finally a question of the week.

TMDMJAOCT07 · January 2013

jesusita2002:
We're in Bridgeport and pregnant with our second. As a PP said, this board used to be a lot more active 2 yrs ago, which included a weekly check-in that someone would put together. Basically it was a listing of everyone on this board who wanted to participate, neighborhood/suburb, and when their LO was due or when they were born, as well as if they were team green/blue/or pink, and then finally a question of the week.

TMDMJAOCT07 · January 2013

jesusita2002:
We're in Bridgeport and pregnant with our second. As a PP said, this board used to be a lot more active 2 yrs ago, which included a weekly check-in that someone would put together. Basically it was a listing of everyone on this board who wanted to participate, neighborhood/suburb, and when their LO was due or when they were born, as well as if they were team green/blue/or pink, and then finally a question of the week.

I was one of the ones that was doing the check-in, but after weeks of nobody responding, I gave up! I'm all for it starting again, but maybe an un-official thing?

bookkitten · January 2013

vintagejjane:
I find myself checking this board often, but it's so inactive! I'm in the northern suburbs originally from far south, where you are at bookkitten.

ETA: bump burp

bookkitten · January 2013

vintagejjane:
I find myself checking this board often, but it's so inactive! I'm in the northern suburbs originally from far south, where you are at bookkitten.

I'm im Steger (near Park Forest and Matteson, which more people are familiar with). Before moving here when I got married in 2010, I was in the East Garfield Park neighborhood in Chicago. Sigh. I miss the City!

bookkitten · January 2013

memali26:
I really think the problem is that the area is so large. I live in a far south suburb as well, and the majority of the moms I see posting on this board are at least 1-2 hours from me. I feel like that makes a big difference when you're discussing local things.

What suburb are you in?

tmrchi · January 2013

bookkitten:
memali26:
I really think the problem is that the area is so large. I live in a far south suburb as well, and the majority of the moms I see posting on this board are at least 1-2 hours from me. I feel like that makes a big difference when you're discussing local things.
What suburb are you in?

I'm in Elmhurst

jesusita2002 · January 2013

TMDMJAOCT07:
jesusita2002:
We're in Bridgeport and pregnant with our second. As a PP said, this board used to be a lot more active 2 yrs ago, which included a weekly check-in that someone would put together. Basically it was a listing of everyone on this board who wanted to participate, neighborhood/suburb, and when their LO was due or when they were born, as well as if they were team green/blue/or pink, and then finally a question of the week.
I was one of the ones that was doing the check-in, but after weeks of nobody responding, I gave up! I'm all for it starting again, but maybe an un-official thing?

I would participate again as well.

rkargerja · January 2013

I check this board from time to time and it is sad to see how inactive it is. I would love to attend a get together. I have a 9 month old boy and I'm in Mount Prospect.

leasa007 · January 2013

I am always surprised by this too since the bump is huge!! I just wanted to let you mamas know that I help with a group called kickSprout and we have facebook groups focused on different areas of Chicago land for moms to chat, ask questions and even set up play dates. We also have a site: www.kicksprout.com that hosts events and other fun giveaways!!

If you're in the NW Suburbs check out:https://www.facebook.com/groups/NWchicagosuburbanmoms/

South / South West: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SWchicagosuburbanmoms/

In the North part of city or North Shore area:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthSideChicagoMoms/

In the City:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/bucktown.wickerparkmoms/ or the group above.

Always looking to start more chapters too so if your interested reach out.

lumosmaxima · January 2013

I would love to see this board pick up! I'm in the northwest suburbs, due in May with our first.

bookkitten · February 2013

leasa007:
I am always surprised by this too since the bump is huge!! I just wanted to let you mamas know that I help with a group called kickSprout and we have facebook groups focused on different areas of Chicago land for moms to chat, ask questions and even set up play dates. We also have a site: www.kicksprout.com that hosts events and other fun giveaways!!
If you're in the NW Suburbs check out:https://www.facebook.com/groups/NWchicagosuburbanmoms/
South / South West: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SWchicagosuburbanmoms/
In the North part of city or North Shore area:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthSideChicagoMoms/
In the City:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bucktown.wickerparkmoms/ or the group above.
Always looking to start more chapters too so if your interested reach out.

Thanks for the info. I looked and the south/southwest page seems to center around Oak Lawn - we're quite a bit further south still. What does starting a chapter involve?

pbandj80 · February 2013

I am in Westchester small suburb close to Brookfield and Oakbrook expecting my first child in June.

Fianschneid · February 2013

I'm usually on my BMB and only come here when I need something Chicago specific. Shame on me. I'll make a better effort to participate.

I'm a working mom who lives up in Lincoln Square.

berh2001 · February 2013

pbandj80:
I am in Westchester small suburb close to Brookfield and Oakbrook expecting my first child in June.

I'm in Brookfield and due with my first in June too!!! I would love to get to know other new mom's near me. I do go to a water aerobics class twice a week in willowbrook and there are two other ladies due in my from the area.

LaSraOrtega · February 2013

Hi there!

I'm pregnant with my 2nd LO due at the end of September. I'm way up north in Round Lake Beach. I doubt anyone is near me. Lol

chigirl0330 · February 2013

I belong to an amazing moms group in Chicago for chicago moms and they have a spinoff nw suburbs group too. I met all of my friends here. If you are pregnant or have a child under 3 I highly recommend it. www.cheersformoms.com

I think because this is such a huge city is why it is a slow board. There are so many moms groups and pregnancy groups that take away from needing the bump

PackersFan315 · March 2013

I'm a FTM in Willowbrook. I'm due in August. It would be nice to have something going on to connect with others in the area. I know once I take childbirth classes I'll meet people, but that's months away.

MrsHernandez86 · March 2013

I live by midway also. Expecting my second child any day now. Always looking for mommy friends

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