@Jessicaj703 I haven't really seen anything THAT bad on this board. But I will tell you to buckle up because this post is going to go over like a lead balloon.
This board is like sesame street compared to another board I am on. You can't let things get to you, and I don't think anyone ever said this is a support group, just a bunch of ladies having a similar experience.
I have noticed that on some of the other Bump boards, but not this one. Which is why I'm kind of just sticking to this one. A little joking around is okay, but some posts I've seen get pretty mean and for my first pregnancy, I find it a little intimidating because I may have some questions that experienced women find dumb. I think the key is to search the forum before asking something and do a little research before posting, as this seems to be what gets people a little riled up.
Also, be able to take a joke and understand that this is a board of pregnant women going through lots of hormonal changes. I'm sure we'll all get snappy from time to time.
Are their any women on here that are completely horrified at how mean some of these posts get!? It's really a downer for me. I come to this forum as a first time expecting mom to find other women that are going through the same things at the same time and to share what we are going through and maybe even get some piece of mind that I'm not the only one felling a certain way. I don't know if it's just hormones, but it is apauling how nasty things get over something so minor. It seems like once one person starts, and a pack of girls jump right in like sharks that sence blood in the water. Is this normal on these types of forums? It seems impossible to avoid these types of posts because the head line is a completely normal subject. I'm sure that I'm just overly sensitive and feeling empathetic for the girls this is happening to, but I would like to think I'm just a decent human and find these types of behaviors unacceptable.
First, these posts never go over well. This is a public forum, you can't tell people how to respond.
Second, I cannot think of a single example, ON FEB '15 that you could be talking about. I've been on TB for a couple of years and this is by far the tamest board I have ever been on. I have found people here to be incredibly supportive, even when it's the 1387642 nausea thread.
OP, I'm not really sure what you're talking about. F15 is a mecca of awesome.
For the love of God, if you think snark here is bad, stay far, far away from the tri boards.
I have no idea what you are talking about. This board is like, the tamest there is. If you have a problem with US, then you need to put on some big girl panties OR find another place that you find more suitable. No one on this board is rude, however I find this post to be since you are implying we are not "decent humans" as YOU are and comparing us to murderous sharks.
Seriously - check out any of the other BMBs. Maybe this is the reincarnation of babyyaragon from the FB group post.
IVF#1 - BFP 6/18/13 - Tommy born sleeping 10/1/13
IVF#2 - BFN
IVF#3 - BFP 6/5/14 EDD 2/14/15 TWIN BOYS - MATTHEW AND TIMOTHY ARRIVE 12/2/14
Can I just add that I hate the "hormonal" comments? I was opinionated and blunt before I got pregnant, my hormones have nothing to do with that.
And @Jessicaj703, DDing is not cool. Plus I already quoted you, so it really didn't accomplish anything.
I hate the hormonal comments too. I might be more of a rollercoaster on the inside, but trust me, my posting style hasn't changed a bit. It's not hormones. It's fucking annoying posters who need to be told as such.
Oh another thing that really rubs me wrong. If you're going to do it, just actually call someone or something out--even better--IN THE ACTUAL THREAD that you find so offensive. Just vaguely sort of insinuating that some of us are horrible human beings really corrects nothing. And only pisses me off more.
Wow, 2 hours away and I miss the drama of the day! Seriously, OP, you've got a lot of nerve attacking one of the nicest groups of people on TB. And ladies, thanks so much for QFP and taking care of business! You rock!
What's really weird? I stalked her profile, and there doesn't seem to be any red flags that she might have gotten rude responses to. It really makes me wonder what spurred the original post.
Holy crap. This is the internet. If you can't handle trolls, snark, sarcasm or any other form of internet behaviors, please immediately unplug your modem and do us all a favor.
OP thinks we're horribly rude. Even though we really, seriously have a nice yet hilarious board.
Also then girls had to endure disgusting television shows. We watch a TON of Andrew Zimern on Travel Channel and yesterday he was eating like......horse feet or some fucking thing. I died.
Re: Forget it.
I think sometimes it is easy to jump on the bandwagon but usually...it's justified.
BFP #2 11/6/13 - EDD 7/14/14 - blighted ovum discovered @ 7w - natural m/c @ 10w3d
BFP #3 5/25/14 - EDD 2/1/15 - Hoping this is our 2nd little owl
A/S findings: Baby is a girl! EIF found on heart
but maternit21 came back neg for chromosome disorders!!
But I will tell you to buckle up because this post is going to go over like a lead balloon.
Team Purple!!!!
For the love of God, if you think snark here is bad, stay far, far away from the tri boards.
Team Purple!!!!
Team Purple!!!!
BFP 6/15/14 EDD: 2/24/15
Team Purple!!!!
IVF#1 - BFP 6/18/13 - Tommy born sleeping 10/1/13
IVF#2 - BFN
IVF#3 - BFP 6/5/14 EDD 2/14/15 TWIN BOYS - MATTHEW AND TIMOTHY ARRIVE 12/2/14
Monster Truck (It's a GIRL!) is due 19/02/2015!
BFP 6/15/14 EDD: 2/24/15
Now I wish I wasn't so nice in my original post...
BFP #2 11/6/13 - EDD 7/14/14 - blighted ovum discovered @ 7w - natural m/c @ 10w3d
BFP #3 5/25/14 - EDD 2/1/15 - Hoping this is our 2nd little owl
A/S findings: Baby is a girl! EIF found on heart
but maternit21 came back neg for chromosome disorders!!
BFP #1: 05/2012 DS born 12/30/12
BFP #2: 02/2014 Natural M/C 03/2014 @ 7 weeks
BFP #3: 06/2014 EDD: 02/17/2015 M/C @ 7w2d, D&E 7/15/14
What's really weird? I stalked her profile, and there doesn't seem to be any red flags that she might have gotten rude responses to. It really makes me wonder what spurred the original post.
The Plot Thickens.
Monster Truck (It's a GIRL!) is due 19/02/2015!
BFP #1: 05/2012 DS born 12/30/12
BFP #2: 02/2014 Natural M/C 03/2014 @ 7 weeks
BFP #3: 06/2014 EDD: 02/17/2015 M/C @ 7w2d, D&E 7/15/14
BFP 6/15/14 EDD: 2/24/15