Facebook

jerseykates · July 2014

I know some people were hesitant about a FB group right now, but I'd love to find out if anyone started one. It's much easier to follow than the message boards IMO. Anyone?

FrecklesInside · July 2014

I won't be joining one until 3rd tri or just before the LOs arrive.

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babyh310 · July 2014

I'm probably on Facebook more often, so that would be more convenient - maybe we could start one after Labor Day (then we'll be in the 2nd trimester)? I would likely only join if it were a private and closed group.

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tigerlynx31413 · July 2014

My March'13 BMB didn't have a FB group until late in 3rd tri for most and it didn't really expand until after LOs were born. I feel like this is still too new to bring it into reality, but 3rd tri would be good if it is closed and private.

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ark83 · July 2014

I loved the way my July group did it (started it late 1st tri/early 2nd). I would love to be a part of that again!

poobear2015 · July 2014

My first BMB started a group in 3rd tri and they were all the crazy ones. The rest of us waited til our kiddos were here and then we started a new one. We are all super close in that one - which is what I wanted before joining something so much more "IRL".

sammyhiya · July 2014

It would def be easier, bc I'm still having trouble getting on the board with mobile.
But as said before, only if it's closed and private... And no offense but i probably wouldn't add anyone as a friend right away

JennyP0222 · July 2014

I just joined this BMB so missed previous discussions on this. My BMB with my son started I think somewhere around 2nd tri. That board went through some upheaval and drama but I am very close to some of the ladies I met through there. Personally, I think crazies can show up at any time and I would love to join a FB group in a couple of months once we have "some" kind of feel for who people are and maybe set some guidelines similar to what we had in my old BMB.

4RingCircus · July 2014

I've seen way too much drama to be comfortable joining a FB group anytime soon. Sharing pictures and other IRL info is not something I take lightly, so I'm happy here for the next 9 months.

kmom005 · July 2014

I'm in a fb group called "chit chat feb/march" it's pretty secret but there might be ways your friends can see that you're in a group but they cant see the conversations unless they are in the group too.

wendyld · July 2014

Nobody can see that a secret group exists or that you can belong to it.
Anyone can see that a closed group exists, but not posts within it.

Put me in the "no thanks on sharing personally identifiable information with this many people I barely know" camp. Maybe after people actually form close friendships, but not yet.

johnson617 · July 2014

My other BMB changed to Facebook around 2nd tri. It was good timing IMO. We had some crazies but they got weaned out, as well as non posters frequently. 2 years later we are all still very active! I know some people are leery but we had the admin create a Facebook acct (BMB moms) and then friended that account and were added. So people weren't friending random people from the start, just the one account.

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copperrose · July 2014

I'll be honest. I'm a little leary of People knowing my real name. I know other people don't care and I tend to keep a lower profile in these groups but if we move to FB I will really have to be more of a lurker.

JCWhitey · July 2014

I find Facebook groups easier to follow. I love my July group. I think it started in the first or second tri. I joined in the second only because I didn't even know I was PG for most of my first.

If someone starts one I'd love to join.

goofygoff · July 2014

So...am I the only one wondering if there has been a FB group that hasn't had crazies and/or drama?

At this point, I'm not sure if I'd even want to bother.

saraw82 · July 2014

I would be interested in a Facebook group. I agree that it is easier to follow. Anyone can join later or leave if they choose.

JCWhitey · July 2014

Before I came over here I looked for a FB page. There wasn't one for March '15 babies that I could find. I didn't even think of The Bump until then since I don't really post over here regularly but wanted to join a March '15 community.

JCWhitey · July 2014

EurydiceNymph said:

Also I am confused: is the idea here for people to use both TB AND FB, or will some of you be just using FB? Because, again, in that case, just go make a damn FB group! Why come here and ask that we use both, or come here and say that you don't want to use this system you want to use FB instead but want us to join you? I just don't get it.

But do whatever you want. Like PP said, some ladies here aren't even 5 weeks yet, and the majority of those here haven't gone public yet. There are ladies joining every day and, sadly, ladies leaving on a regular basis too. It is pretty early to be thinking about a FB group with real names and profile pictures.

There are a lot of reasons why Facebook groups are appealing ESPECIALLY if you haven't gone public yet. For one, you can Google and have this board/conversation come up. You cannot get a Google result for a closed or private Facebook group. Also these boards are public, anyone can come on and post anything and besides complain to an admin, there isn't much you can do about it. So when posting really personal, sensitive things I do prefer Facebook groups. With my last I was part of both the July BMB here and the Facebook group and posted in both until I just got too busy and the board was moving too fast with over 300+ people and a bunch of random drive-bys and people I didn't recognize. With the Facebook group there were only 125 members by the time we all hit our third tri, so a lot slower and easier to keep up with.

So, I like the BMB right now because there aren't many people, the crazies haven't come out yet. It's great until about the 2nd Trimester when more people randomly appear and maybe make one post and then disappear or you start getting trolls.

FrecklesInside · July 2014

goofygoff said:

So...am I the only one wondering if there has been a FB group that hasn't had crazies and/or drama?

At this point, I'm not sure if I'd even want to bother.

My April 13 group is absolutely incredible. I think it is crazy rare though. We are all really close and there are no crazies and no drama. There are almost 100 of us. That group is a seriously important part of my life. It can happen. BUT, we didn't create that group until just before the babies started to arrive.

FrecklesInside · July 2014

saraw82 said:

I would be interested in a Facebook group. I agree that it is easier to follow. Anyone can join later or leave if they choose.

Thank goodness you are here to lay down the rules.

Every time a group gets made there is a certain vibe and feeling of safety and community that develops. So, no, people won't end up being able to join later. I've never heard of a Bump spin off FB group that didn't end up closing its doors rather quickly.

I mean, those of you wanting a group now, someone just go ahead and create one. Those of you who want to leave TB already or open your lives up to strangers, go ahead. No one is stopping you.

PuppyLove84 · July 2014

Whoa, shouldn't we get to know each other a little better first? Maybe take me out to a nice dinner and movie before we start talking about joining FB groups together....

janda426 · July 2014

I come to this pregnancy website to talk with other pregnant women. I wouldn't come here to bring all the pregnant people to Facebook. I seriously don't understand the mad rush to Facebook. I can open our BMB just as easily as FB from my phone.

wendyld · July 2014

I bump almost exclusively from my phone. I wouldn't say it is extremely limited. The only downside is not seeing siggies and not seeing who started a post in addition to the latest poster.

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jap618 · July 2014

This is what I think whenever a new "facebook" post shows up on page 1:

janda426 · July 2014

I'm also curious what is so exclusive about Facebook that can't be done or talked about here. I much prefer being here and seeing usernames and siggies so I know who is who and how far along they are. I'm still trying to figure out who is who in the other FB group I'm in

sjep922 · July 2014

I came to TB to find out about what I'll be going through during my first pregnancy and what to expect etc. when I signed up I didn't know there was a community. I was extremely happy to find out about the birth months.

I have been very happy talking to everyone on here and being able to share things with others that are going through the same things as me (give or take a few weeks). I use mostly mobile only and it works just fine! I am happy here and don't see a reason to get so personal on FB! Especially after only being on here for a week now!

That being said - I'm loving all the conversations with everyone here and I'd be happy to keep it that way (and on TB)

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