How to start a private group

SnurtleJB · August 2015

So I was looking into the private groups and realized our month doesn't have one, does anyone know how to start one?

SoSweetTea1124 · August 2015

All you have to do is go to groups, start new group... but usually private groups for each month don't get started until much later, if there is even a need for one.

SnurtleJB · August 2015

Got it! Well if anyone is interested we have a feb group

Twindling · August 2015

Is anything really private in the world of TB?

I'll just wait until we do Facebook.

Sprinkles07 · August 2015

Speaking of I'm ready for Facebook. When is that happening!?

Twindling · August 2015

I think we should wait until everyone is in 2nd tri (14 weeks) at least....just my opinion.

froggy994 · August 2015

I'm so ready for FB! As long as we keep it a secret group, I'm in and ready. Do we start one and people can join when they feel ready?

BBEA2006 · August 2015

Just promise me you will not stop posting here once you go to FB...b/c I don't do FB, it drives me crazy. But I don't want to be left out!!! lol

Sprinkles07 · August 2015

froggy994 said:

I'm so ready for FB! As long as we keep it a secret group, I'm in and ready. Do we start one and people can join when they feel ready?

Yes. This.

lrobb004 · August 2015

SnurtleJB said:
Got it! Well if anyone is interested we have a feb group

How do you get to it?

CuriousKiddosMama · August 2015

Sprinkles07 said:
Speaking of I'm ready for Facebook. When is that happening!?

I just finally joined a Facebook group for my last bmb..... My son is 2.

KimberlyTeresa3 · August 2015

I'm down for Facebook!

wisco29 · August 2015

Sprinkles07 said:
Speaking of I'm ready for Facebook. When is that happening!?

I'm sure there is one already but it's been mentioned numerous times that many regs won't join until we are all about to have our babies. Less drivebys and we actually know each other
Facebook is NoT anonymous- I do not want a bunch of random people knowing who I am irl

strlitemiss · August 2015

I'd like to be in the Feb group! Not on Facebook but here.

Sprinkles07 · August 2015

wisco29 said:

Speaking of I'm ready for Facebook. When is that happening!?
I'm sure there is one already but it's been mentioned numerous times that many regs won't join until we are all about to have our babies. Less drivebys and we actually know each other Facebook is NoT anonymous- I do not want a bunch of random people knowing who I am irl

Totally understandable. I think for the people who are ready Facebook will make it easier to make more personal connections. Anyone can join when they are ready. I'm going to go ahead and do it. Look for a post.

ETA: My last group did a group around this time and it worked out pretty well.

AdventureMama · August 2015

In my experience people disappear from TB once they join a FB group. Absolutely nothing wrong with starting one now, but those of you that join one may become less regular and then it's likely that when we feel ready (probably closer to when our babies are being born) the regs here will create a new FB group rather than join one that has existed for months and is full of people we don't remember. Just FYI

Sprinkles07 · August 2015

AdventureMama said:

In my experience people disappear from TB once they join a FB group. Absolutely nothing wrong with starting one now, but those of you that join one may become less regular and then it's likely that when we feel ready (probably closer to when our babies are being born) the regs here will create a new FB group rather than join one that has existed for months and is full of people we don't remember. Just FYI

I'm planning to try and stay active here as well. Although with the huge number of people in the group it probably won't be such a bad thing to have more than one group. My other Facebook group actually ended up splitting into two groups based on personalities and preferences. Turned out to be the best thing ever.

Sprinkles07 · August 2015

froggy994 said:

I'm so ready for FB! As long as we keep it a secret group, I'm in and ready. Do we start one and people can join when they feel ready?

KimberlyTeresa3 said:

I'm down for Facebook!

Look for my new Facebook post.

MrsJG3 · August 2015

I am down for the private group but not FB yet.

minivanmafia · August 2015

Yeah I don't think I could keep up with BMB and a Facebook group and Im not quite done bumping yet… I think Ill wait too. Seems that once we make one toward the end of the pregnancy the board will kind of die anyways, right?

AdventureMama · August 2015

TheBeggsBunch said:

Yeah I don't think I could keep up with BMB and a Facebook group and Im not quite done bumping yet… I think Ill wait too. Seems that once we make one toward the end of the pregnancy the board will kind of die anyways, right?

Well, only after a bunch of random drive bys who have literally never posted on TB stop to tell us they had their February baby. haha. It's the weirdest thing but people come out of nowhere to announce in a forum they've never even set eyes on before.

minivanmafia · August 2015

AdventureMama said:

TheBeggsBunch said:

Yeah I don't think I could keep up with BMB and a Facebook group and Im not quite done bumping yet… I think Ill wait too. Seems that once we make one toward the end of the pregnancy the board will kind of die anyways, right?

Well, only after a bunch of random drive bys who have literally never posted on TB stop to tell us they had their February baby. haha. It's the weirdest thing but people come out of nowhere to announce in a forum they've never even set eyes on before.

Haha I am not sure why that even surprises me. That will be fun.

wisco29 · August 2015

AdventureMama said:

TheBeggsBunch said:

Yeah I don't think I could keep up with BMB and a Facebook group and Im not quite done bumping yet… I think Ill wait too. Seems that once we make one toward the end of the pregnancy the board will kind of die anyways, right?

Well, only after a bunch of random drive bys who have literally never posted on TB stop to tell us they had their February baby. haha. It's the weirdest thing but people come out of nowhere to announce in a forum they've never even set eyes on before.

Hahha so true!
We will all be saying uhm congrats whoever you are!

SnurtleJB · August 2015

You go to the community page, scroll down and click groups, it's on the bottom. Our group is February 2016 mod free... Click join!

Sprinkles07 · August 2015

I clicked join, I think y'all need to approve it or something.

DizzyMom1 · August 2015

I hadn't heard of private groups on here until now! I guess more has changed since 2011 than I thought!

RissKay · August 2015

I personally think it's better to wait until 3rd try to start a FB group.

You have a better idea of who you'll click or clash with, who you can trust to not start a bunch of Facebook drama, and who you feel you can trust with personal information you post on Facebook.

Just my opinion.

ambdtb · August 2015

I will not be on the Facebook group. I will be staying here. Why do we need a private group?

CuriousKiddosMama · August 2015

^ so you can say what you want without fear of getting banned because somebody else got butt hurt over it.

KimberlyTeresa3 · August 2015

So is there a FB group or no?

froggy994 · August 2015

Yes!
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12611998/facebook-biting-the-bullet#latest

JScamelipardalis · August 2015

Yes! And my reason for wanting a more private group is because I want to be able to ask questions, post pictures, and say things that I don't necessarily want to be searchable by anyone on the internet, forever. I understand people's hesitation with the lack of moderation though.

anotherctg · August 2015

How do I know when I've been accepted to a private group? I tried to join a few that sounded good and don't think I was accepted :-/

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