The Bump

jensavicci · October 2014

Since its October and I'm sure some of us are reminiscing the moments we first realized we were pregnant or getting pregnant (wink wink) I thought it'd be cute to do a thread based on what brought us all to TB.

How'd you find out about TB? What made you step out and join in on the conversations? What kept you coming back for more? How long have you been active? What's your Fav bump memory? Etc etc.

And here's a bump gif! Just cuz.

jensavicci · October 2014

DW and I were chillin in bed. I can't remember if I knew I was pregnant or not but, I had definitely already used the sperm. So, I was all excited about having another baby and realized that there were mobile apps to keep track of your pregnancy. So, I downloaded the bump and babycenter. I think BC had this monthly calendar with a 3D image of baby that would change as you got farther into the pregnancy. So, I was really just excited about that lol. Then I saw BC had a forum and I tried to join in on that for maybe 2-3 months but, it was way too fast. I also lurked TB but was having difficulty with the mobile format. Lol but, I stuck to it and learned to love it.

At first, I didn't realize how much of a community TB was. Thought it was just a place to ask women about pregnancy issues and read up on other experiences. So, I would make a comment here and there and ask a few questions. Then, I noticed ppl actually had personalities on here lol which to me was pretty cool. So, I stuck my little newbie head out and got to know the place and the ppl.

I kept coming back cause some really funny shit was going down. And at the same time, when someone truly needed support and understanding, they got it.

I've only been here for a year

My fav memory is one of the UO threads where we talked about penises and penis cakes LOL. Also, the awards were pretty fun too.

Also, I've made some great friends and Internet BFFs!

ashleymarie1027 · October 2014

I've had account with the knot for a while, but never participated in forums. I jumped in with j14, primarily lurking, so that my baby brain could have an outlet (NONE of my friends have babies, so I didn't want to bore/annoy them ).

I had a very uneventful pregnancy, which I'm thankful for, but it meant I never had much to add to the conversation... I just went along growing my little basketball and lurking.

Having the actual kid now makes getting engaged a lot more fun and rewarding. Though I still have to remind myself to follow up on conversations I join in on.

nolemomma14 · October 2014

As soon as I found out I was pregnant I had a million questions. I still had about 5 weeks until the dr would see me, I was the first out of all of my friends to get pregnant, so I wanted somewhere I could get info from. I knew about the bump from the knot.

I lurked for a bit. Did an intro and lurked some more. Towards the middle and end of the pregnancy I was more active, and still am now that LO is here.

I come back for the awesome gifs, all of the valuable info and how amazing and caring this group is. I've always been able to find someone going through the same thing, whenever I asked a question everyone was always helpful, and even if no one had any advice there were always thoughts, prayers and good vibes shared! I'm hoping whenever I get pregnant again, that some of you ladies will be in the same birth club again!!

mcvgal · October 2014

I was on the Knot but never really participated in any forums. Then with DS1 Lurked on the Jan 2012 board until he arrived in Nov 2011. Since I only lurked and didn't really buid any relationships I moved over to Nov 2011 and visited the Preemies board quite a bit. When I got my 2nd BFP I wanted to be more active on my BMB so I introduced myself to Oct 2013 only to start lurking on PGAL. 3rd BFP stuck and I've been a little more active on this July 2014 board, so when DS2 arrived early I decided not to move and stay here with J14, especially since you ladies are pretty awesome!

cookiemomma14 · October 2014

I joined in November after the BFP. I found the bump by looking for the size of the baby tracker. I did an intro and answered a few questions and asked some but mainly lurked for most of the pregnancy because I was in classes full time and working full time on top of life. So the gif parties helped me get some laughs. The last month of the pregnancy I became more active since I was home and a waiting duck.

I can't remember the thread but I know I got some great kicks out of the one with someone saying they were going to go back to work the day after they had a baby

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I've enjoyed the support and the birth announcement thread.. because who doesn't love squishy new babies?!

JLHV1909 · October 2014

I started at the knot planning my wedding in 2012. I never participated in any of the boards, when we got the bfp I started to lurk and read this bmb. I was pretty intimidated by you all and scared that I would get flamed. I stuck around because I enjoyed the fact (and still do) that I'm not the only one going through some of the fun aspects of pregnancy/ birth. It is nice to have support and knowing you aren't quite so alone. I've slowly tried to jump in and add to a convo when I can. I do always say a prayer for those requesting them, though I may not post that I said them.

ADC1979 · October 2014

I first started TB by reading the first tri board, mainly looking for other people who were going through what I was going through. I discovered the BMBs a bit later--I knew they existed, I just hadn't read July 14 till maybe...January or so? I lurked for a while because I know it's good netiquette to get a feel for the place before diving in.

I like that even though we live all over the US (and for some, world) that we're all experiencing similar things. Right know all of you know how it feels to have a crying baby wake you at dark o'clock in the morning. You all understand the worries and fears about our babies and families since we're at similar stages.

ChrisB · October 2014

I used The Knot back in 2004 when I was planning my wedding (now divorced). I started by mostly lurking for a while to get a feel for the board/community. I'm still not a regular poster, but I do hop on here most days to see what's going on.

What kept me coming back....definitely was all of the flaming that went on. It made for a good read most nights when I couldn't sleep.

What keeps me coming back... see above

And also I find this is a good place to get some positive feedback or reinforcement when I need it.

abundancenow · October 2014

I joined the bump after I had my son five years ago. I found it after belonging to another parenting forum that kept getting posts saying how mean it was on the bump. I felt the need to check it out. I lurked for a long time. I don't think they had bmb then, just 1st tri, 2nd tri, ect...
I felt disconnected from the group because they had know each other since getting pregnant and some before from the knot or ttc. The bump went through this huge change after mass banning and I left with a group to an off board to follow the drama. The drama seemed way more extensive and bat shit crazy seemed contagious to where it caught you by surprise that posters you thought were normal would lose their shit. Maybe I had more free time then.
With this pregnancy, I wanted to get in early and be a part of a bmb early on. I was not having regular periods and miscalculated thinking I was due in August, so spent some time with them, til coming to July 14 around Feb.
The most memorable bump experience was the bat shit crazy posters in the past. One chick Erino&chrish would post all these details about her husband and then DD. She made up this story that she was really a psych grad student doing an experiment and lied about all the drama with her husband. It was nuts. There were tons of AE's and personal dramas back in 09 when I first joined. Now seems different, and I'm not so much interested in flaming dramas. I do like getting various feedback from people I probably wouldn't connect with in my life who are also going through the parenting experience at the same time as me.

shamyfowler · October 2014

I first started on The Knot in 2008, not a full participant, just a reply here and there. Then when we were trying to conceive DD1 in 2010, I think I was googling some stuff and TB message boards kept coming up in the search results. So I joined on on Apr 11. I posted a little here and there. I was mostly a lurker since I was a FTM and didn't have much to contribute. This time around I wanted to be more active. I joined TTGP in Sept 13, moved over here mid November.

mrscurlygurl · October 2014

I joined The Knot back when I was getting married (2009) and then was excited to join The Bump when I got pregnant with DS. I participated in my March 2012 board, but not nearly as much as this July one. I got really involved in the March groups that moved to FB and have made great friends there. I was excited to get to be a know-it-all STM for July and sharpen my GIF skillz

Not sure I have any one particular favorite thread. I do like the random thread...cuz it goes on and on my friend.

Artistmom30 · October 2014

I think I found out about The Bump by searching through pregnancy apps on the App Store for iPhone. I was really only looking for an app to show week-by-week pregnancy stuff. I found out that The Bump had a community and decided to look into it. I remember introducing myself very early on (probably in November) and just kind of lurking for a bit. I was intimidated at first and with all the snark, wasn't sure how I felt about this board.

However, the more I kept up with this board, the more I realized what a wealth of knowledge and support this place offered. I also came to appreciate all the snark and sarcasm as well.

I think my favorite Bump memories is the times we rallied around those women who experienced tragic loss and devastating news. Let me clarify by saying, I never, ever wanted to hear (read) the horrible news we did on this page. I cried for those women and my heart broke again and again. But seeing the love and support they received was wonderful. The news was always heartbreaking, but where there was immense heartbreak, immense love immediately followed. All of you ladies are great and I am grateful I've been able to journey with you.

TricksyPixie · October 2014

How I found out? I was a younger version of me (older than "I don't want kids" me, but younger than "I want a baby right now!" Me) who was poking around the interweb for info and advice. Found tb. Didn't chime in till I got bfp. Love the snark, gifs, sass and support here.

bullybutt · October 2014

I started TB back in 2011 when I found out that I was KTFU with DS. I was originally in the July'12 group but DS was 2 weeks late and I kinda fell out of the BMBs once I returned from maternity leave. Then I got hooked into the Parenting forum.

I introd'd the July '14 board back in November last year and stuck around this whole time. I took a hiatus during my maternity leave with DD but am back to my normal routine on TB now that I'm back at work. This is really the only time I'm on here. I wish some of the other girls participated more like pre-baby days but I get it.

My favorite memory of this group is definitely the GIFs, snark and overall support from total strangers. Plus seeing squishes..duh!

SimpleComplexity · October 2014

I googled a due date calculator and found the Bump.

I quickly came over to the community pages and started gleaning all the information I could from the boards.

beff12 · October 2014

I joined TB party when DH and I were staying at my parents' house for thanksgiving and I woke up with awful morning sickness. I was googling pregnancy things and found TB and the rest was history

I still haven't figured out how to gif (and kinda stopped trying) buuut I love it when everyone else does!

emineminem · October 2014

I was a reg on TK July '13 and made some great friends there. Joined the FB group and never looked back. Attempted to join The Nest, but it was boring. When I got my BFP I was super excited to join TB because my TK experience had been so great.

You guys didn't disappoint. I'd be so lost without the support and solidarity you guys have provided me!

I haven't been around much since the baby, but I do like to check in once in a while! My favorites are the snark, the BSC posters (I still wonder about whatsherface's unassisted home birth...) and of course, all the adorable babies!

jcartz · October 2014

Started on the knot in 2007, mostly on my local page & date board. Got on the bump in 2009 when I was pg with DD1. Then I forgot about it until I was pregnant again this time.

Eta- love the honesty & snark. I often don't reply because someone has said what I was thinking.

TurtleMonsters · October 2014

jensavicci said:

DW and I were chillin in bed. I can't remember if I knew I was pregnant or not but, I had definitely already used the sperm. So, I was all excited about having another baby and realized that there were mobile apps to keep track of your pregnancy. So, I downloaded the bump and babycenter. I think BC had this monthly calendar with a 3D image of baby that would change as you got farther into the pregnancy. So, I was really just excited about that lol. Then I saw BC had a forum and I tried to join in on that for maybe 2-3 months but, it was way too fast. I also lurked TB but was having difficulty with the mobile format. Lol but, I stuck to it and learned to love it. At first, I didn't realize how much of a community TB was. Thought it was just a place to ask women about pregnancy issues and read up on other experiences. So, I would make a comment here and there and ask a few questions. Then, I noticed ppl actually had personalities on here lol which to me was pretty cool. So, I stuck my little newbie head out and got to know the place and the ppl. I kept coming back cause some really funny shit was going down. And at the same time, when someone truly needed support and understanding, they got it. I've only been here for a year My fav memory is one of the UO threads where we talked about penises and penis cakes LOL. Also, the awards were pretty fun too. Also, I've made some great friends and Internet BFFs!

Does QFP matter once a user is banned? They can't delete anyway so it's all set in stone at this point. How many of her past posts will resurface now?
I find all this psychologically interesting.

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