FB group

KAYJAYBABAY · February 2014

I had asked if there was a fb group yet a few weeks ago and was told no, so I thought I'd start one. FB just has such easier access and I've made great lifetime friends, making it easier to keep in touch. And let's be honest, this layout here stinks. The group is CLOSED, so no one can see what is being posted other than members.

For now, the group is named Fall Together (for mamas due in the fall).

Who wants in?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/638948022844077/

chicagobrownie · February 2014

It will be changed once everyone joins that wants too. It's just easier than adding everyone as friends first.

chicagobrownie · February 2014

I've posted several times but I do have a toddler so I am not on as often as some. Like I said, I was here for Dec 12 babies and we had a great fb group with those moms the I'm still friends with. Not trying to steal people, it's just easier to have everything in one place with busy lives.

I obviously missed the discussion and will be happy to participate when a group is started.

chicagobrownie · February 2014

Oops. Posted under my old knot profile. Sorry.

KAYJAYBABAY · February 2014

There we go. Again, sorry.

Sweetest116 · February 2014

Feb12 branched off in Aug 2011, we were all in our 2nd tri. 85 of my best friends in the world and have met a bunch of them in real life. I'm excited for a fbook group for this birth month board too but I'd rather wait a little while longer too. I have a toddler and I get what you mean, fbook is easier cuz the app is easier to use and the medium is better than The Bump. It doesn't lend easier to quick conversation.

MMason12 · February 2014

After reading some of the posts lately -- more on the 1st tri from random Sept Momma's -- there clearly is still some weeding out that needs to happen first. There is a huge chuck of us who aren't even close to being out of the 1st trimester yet, and a lot of those who haven't had their first appointments yet.

I think it's way to early to join a FB group, although later on I would not be opposed to it.

KAYJAYBABAY · February 2014

Sweetest116 said:
Feb12 branched off in Aug 2011, we were all in our 2nd tri. 85 of my best friends in the world and have met a bunch of them in real life. I'm excited for a fbook group for this birth month board too but I'd rather wait a little while longer too. I have a toddler and I get what you mean, fbook is easier cuz the app is easier to use and the medium is better than The Bump. It doesn't lend easier to quick conversation.

Perfectly said

I have some really great friends from our DDC fb group. it's just not quick and easy so it doesn't take priority at all. Going to work on that. And I hope we don't wait til babies are born; kind of defeats the purpose.

lesleyn21 · February 2014

Sweetest116 said:
Feb12 branched off in Aug 2011, we were all in our 2nd tri. 85 of my best friends in the world and have met a bunch of them in real life. I'm excited for a fbook group for this birth month board too but I'd rather wait a little while longer too. I have a toddler and I get what you mean, fbook is easier cuz the app is easier to use and the medium is better than The Bump. It doesn't lend easier to quick conversation.

I met @Sweetest116 on the feb 12 fb board and love her

but I agree. Let's wait until we are all out of the first tri. There are so many people still coming and going here and it would be annoying for that to happen on our fb group. Wouldn't make getting to know each other easy.

bookqueen · February 2014

zoeygirl1105 said:

chicagobrownie said:

It will be changed once everyone joins that wants too. It's just easier than adding everyone as friends first.

Oh Hi nice to meet you. Thank you for participating on our board and not just here to get people to come over to your FB group.

The general consensus of the board was to wait until after the 1st trimester. Some people have not even had their first appointments.

Good luck to anyone that decides to join this early. I sincerely mean it.

Um, this. Considering some people are still miscarrying..

bodziochl · February 2014

I look forward to us having a FB group after the first tri

lolothemom · February 2014

Just sent a request.

portentosa · February 2014

SmileyGirl18 said:
Can I just say I am REALLY happy with how civil this post has remained.

I agree FB groups can be a great thing, but not this soon.

We're all too busy reading the crazy on first tri, lol.

I did consider going all sloth gif in here.... for old times sake, but it's getting closer to a sane time to start FB talk. Too early for me still, but if others want to go...

chusum · February 2014

I really enjoy the FB groups I've been apart of over the years that have stemmed from TB, but it has taken YEARS to weed out the crazies. I agree that we wait a little longer. Just my 2 cents, but everyone should do whatever they feel comfortable with, if that means stemming off now that's totally cool. We won't have the privilege of getting to know you on here for the time being I guess...

charbear23 · February 2014

I have started a secret September 2014 Facebook group with a dozen or so moms I know from a couple other Facebook groups. If and when anyone would like to be added we would love ti have you. It is secret but you can send me a private message and I will give you more information.

jmolr · February 2014

This is a real question. I understand when some of you say to wait until we're all in our second trimester as the chance of miscarriage is much lower. I don't understand what is meant when someone says that we don't know each other well enough yet. Does that mean only select people are going to be invited into a FB group? I know you say weed out the crazies but can't anyone essentially join the FB group no matter what trimester you post it since it will be a link that anyone can click on?

JustCricket · February 2014

zoeygirl1105 said:

This is a real question. I understand when some of you say to wait until we're all in our second trimester as the chance of miscarriage is much lower. I don't understand what is meant when someone says that we don't know each other well enough yet. Does that mean only select people are going to be invited into a FB group? I know you say weed out the crazies but can't anyone essentially join the FB group no matter what trimester you post it since it will be a link that anyone can click on?
I've seen some open for anyone and everyone. I've also seen it done where you request to be in it and someone confirms that you are an actual active poster on the board and not someone with 2 posts to their name.

this... I'm not going to join a group on fb where joe schmo gets to join. At least try and participate here before running off to fb.

Kateysomething · February 2014

crystalangel79 said:

I'm late to this, but I just want to say that fb groups are truly great, but definitely not this early. We started one for August 2012 after our LO's were born and honestly, those 86 girls are my best friends.
My july '09 knot/nest girls are some of my beat friends after 6-7 years of knowing each other now. In fact, one flew from the east coast and is at my house righg now. It didnt happen right away and a LOT of peoe came and went until we had a solid core group. Personally I'd prefer to wait until after the LOs are born and see who sticks around.

One of the girls I became super close with on TB when I was pregnant with DD#1, drove to be with me at my anatomy scan ultrasound with #2 because my husband couldn't be there. I love the friends I made in that time dearly, but they were definitely made over time and we didn't become FB friends until after our LO's were born.

lesleyn21 · February 2014

Yea we did like the second tri and only people who were active and not drama and crazy were invited. Once we got everyone in we felt was a good fit, we closed the group for good. That way you have your handful of girls who you really get to know and become close with without more people coming in and out. It was perfect. I ended up leaving tr group a while after Ds was born due to one issue but that's another story. I'm still friends wih girls from that page and I know it's still up and running!

mytinc · February 2014

I'm involved with a FB group from when DS was born. There were probably 3 or 4 different spin off groups that occurred during the pregnancy and I joined one about 2 months before the babies were due. There were about 50 of us, and it was only open to active, non-crazy posters. I still talk with those ladies daily.

I'm interested in a FB group - but not for quite some time.

deviousmuse · February 2014

I definitely love the idea of an FB group, as I can access that much more easily than TB, but I totally get the idea of waiting until 2T rolls through. I actually participated a lot for my wedding planning on TK last year, and we ended up rolling off TK to FB a couple months out, just for simplicity of having everything in one place.

LisaKF3 · February 2014

Oct2012 had a FB group before the pee sticks dried. They are still weeding out crazies 25 months later. But 99% are amazing. I'll be checking here and there

charbear23 · February 2014

I think I joined the July 12 group not long after my first Dr appt. We had a handful of crazies but it's been such an amazing group of ladies. We have supported each other through losses, marriage, divorces, one death of a spouse, we have helped people keep their heat on in difficult times, it's trashy been an amazing experience.

I was very active on the knot when planning our wedding and really until about a year after. Sadly the knot and the bump aren't as easy to access from my phone as Facebook so Facebook groups became easier. I hand two very good real life friends I have made from that group, we meet abut ice a month for play dates.

If and when anyone would like to join we would live ti have more ladies in our group. It's a pretty quiet group, no drama and lots of good vibes. I am due Sept 10th so almost out if first tri!

lolothemom · February 2014

Ok. Well unless their my friend of my friend they can't even friend request me. Also my profile is set to private. I also haven't included my phone number, home address nor do I check in anywhere. I don't know if you have ever been to Austin but it's huge. Saying I live there is rather vague. Facebook is my way that I stay in contact with people and make new friends like Sep 2014 mommas. Thank you for your concern though. No hate here. Just thought you should know.

Milo5181 · March 2014

I would join a FB group in a few months but I would only join a secret group. I don't need people on FB knowing I am pg! (I plan to tell most people in person, I would hate to have them find out that I am pg from seeing that I am part of a closed group.)

woahbabyno4 · March 2014

chusum said:

I really enjoy the FB groups I've been apart of over the years that have stemmed from TB, but it has taken YEARS to weed out the crazies. I agree that we wait a little longer. Just my 2 cents, but everyone should do whatever they feel comfortable with, if that means stemming off now that's totally cool. We won't have the privilege of getting to know you on here for the time being I guess...

This.

I've been a part of several groups over the years and am only comfortable with closed groups from the specific month, not adding in friends of friends and the like.

I don't think there's necessarily any reason to wait until after the babies have been born, but just a little bit longer would be ideal.

MrsLaLaBug · March 2014

@SmileyGirl18 - sorry if this wasn't the right one, idk if the link is still good or not

Athena0809 · March 2014

In my experience FB groups become a divisive line between the FB group member and the non-members. And apparently there are two FB groups? Are we in high school?

Some of us prefer our anonymity...and safety.

JustCricket · March 2014

Athena0809 said:

In my experience FB groups become a divisive line between the FB group member and the non-members. And apparently there are two FB groups? Are we in high school?

Some of us prefer our anonymity...and safety.

says the woman with a picture of her kid in her siggy...

Athena0809 · March 2014

@flyawaycriket ah yes, because with the picture of my child you are able to find my name, where I live, what I do, etc. Clearly I am not talking about myself here, all you have to do is click on my blog's link to find out more about me, I was talking generally in my experience people not joining FB groups is mainly due to anonymity/privacy preferences.

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