How many boards do you participate in on The Bump?

daphne814 · September 2015

I'm just wondering because I see a lot of posts answered with "check out xyz board instead" or people trying to keep this board "organized" with the search feature. Maybe I should put this under the UO thread, but I only really have time for one board and I kinda like reading new threads here about repeat topics because I'm using the app and I don't like digging through long threads. Also, I think it lets us get to know each other better.

But maybe this is just me?

So, how many boards do you use here and which ones are your favorites?

yogahh · September 2015

I still lurk the ttgp boards but don't want to post anymore as I feel it's in poor taste. I'm also on the first tri boards, as well as starting to browse 2nd tri, names and babies 0-3 month boards but haven't participated yet. There is soooo much great information out there it's a shame not to put the app to use (even though it's not the easiest to navigate).

kbrands7 · September 2015

Mostly just this one, though I still occasionally lurk (and once in a full moon post) on the breastfeeding, c section, and vbac boards. I tried my local board, but there's not much activity there.

vinerie · September 2015

I lurk TTGP, and post mainly here. I don't mind reading about a single topic in multiple threads, but I do have my limits. In fact, I have found I'm posting here less frequently as I see the same threads over and over and over again. My feeling is the board as a community should really encourage lurking/searching, or things will get dull real fast around here.

LadySamLady · September 2015

My due date is 4/30 and I started on the April 2016 board but found that I like this board much better so I dropped it. I've also posted to 1st trimester and Baby Names.

nerdymama15 · September 2015

Mostly just this one now a days, but I do lurk and occasionally post on PGAL and 1st Trimester boards. I also started lurking on 0-3 months just for learning purposes and wish I never did. Don't know why, but reading that board last night induced a panic attack last night. Made me realize how unprepared I am for the end result of this journey. I freaked out! I have anxiety, so I sometimes do go into panic attacks. Have not had one in a long time go up until last night.

yogahh · September 2015

vinerie said:
I lurk TTGP, and post mainly here. I don't mind reading about a single topic in multiple threads, but I do have my limits. In fact, I have found I'm posting here less frequently as I see the same threads over and over and over again. My feeling is the board as a community should really encourage lurking/searching, or things will get dull real fast around here.

Lurkkkk mooooaaarrr. God I wish I could gif from mobile :x

vinerie · September 2015

@yogahh Here you go!

Bluejay3030 · September 2015

This one and first trimester (although I find I don't have a lot to contribute in 1st tri, and the repetitiveness makes it kind of boring). I also went looking for Dec 13 for the heck of it, since that's the board I would have been on with DD, but it looks like that board came to an ugly end a while back.

ETA: I had planned on getting in on April 16 as well since I am on the fringe, but so far all I've done is lurk.

vinerie · September 2015

Bluejay3030 said:

This one and first trimester (although I find I don't have a lot to contribute in 1st tri, and the repetitiveness makes it kind of boring). I also went looking for Dec 13 for the heck of it, since that's the board I would have been on with DD, but it looks like that board came to an ugly end a while back.

Yes, that is why I stopped going to the first tri board, also. Although I occasionally wander in there, but usually only stay a moment or two because it's basically folks posting questions that could easily be answered through google. If the boards become essentially a stand-in for google, they get boring. I think if we work on moving beyond that and toward building community, this could become a really nice outlet for all of us.

mrstmoose · September 2015

I mainly post here, but I also lurk June 16 since I'm on the verge (I think I've posted once or twice), TTGP, 1st and 2nd tri boards and a couple of private groups.

aamm04 · September 2015

I play here and LFAF, which is a private group. I still lurk TTGP.

BuzzBee614 · September 2015

vinerie said:

Bluejay3030 said:

This one and first trimester (although I find I don't have a lot to contribute in 1st tri, and the repetitiveness makes it kind of boring). I also went looking for Dec 13 for the heck of it, since that's the board I would have been on with DD, but it looks like that board came to an ugly end a while back.

Yes, that is why I stopped going to the first tri board, also. Although I occasionally wander in there, but usually only stay a moment or two because it's basically folks posting questions that could easily be answered through google. If the boards become essentially a stand-in for google, they get boring. I think if we work on moving beyond that and toward building community, this could become a really nice outlet for all of us.

All of this. Really if my BMB looked like the first trimester board I don't think I would spend time on it. If you look at UO some of us are being called "search function police", but when there's five nausea and morning sickness threads on the same page... I think people should feel comfortable posting, but I also think there's common courtesy of at least lurking around and getting a feel for the board before posting. I think it's rude to bust into a room of strangers only being focused on "me me me!" I think that first trimester board is there for a reason and serves its purpose, but the BMB should be more of a community. I have to say I love board organization because it makes navigating easy and I think posts actually get more replies that way. Just my 2 cents.

aamm04 · September 2015

BuzzBee614 said:

vinerie said:

Bluejay3030 said:

This one and first trimester (although I find I don't have a lot to contribute in 1st tri, and the repetitiveness makes it kind of boring). I also went looking for Dec 13 for the heck of it, since that's the board I would have been on with DD, but it looks like that board came to an ugly end a while back.

Yes, that is why I stopped going to the first tri board, also. Although I occasionally wander in there, but usually only stay a moment or two because it's basically folks posting questions that could easily be answered through google. If the boards become essentially a stand-in for google, they get boring. I think if we work on moving beyond that and toward building community, this could become a really nice outlet for all of us.

All of this. Really if my BMB looked like the first trimester board I don't think I would spend time on it. If you look at UO some of us are being called "search function police", but when there's five nausea and morning sickness threads on the same page... I think people should feel comfortable posting, but I also think there's common courtesy of at least lurking around and getting a feel for the board before posting. I think it's rude to bust into a room of strangers only being focused on "me me me!" I think that first trimester board is there for a reason and serves its purpose, but the BMB should be more of a community. I have to say I love board organization because it makes navigating easy and I think posts actually get more replies that way. Just my 2 cents.

I just went and responded to her.

daphne814 · September 2015

I see what you guys are saying and that totally makes sense. So how do we make it more of a community? I think it may be harder for those of us coming in with due dates late in the month because some people have been here for 4 weeks already and have probably been seeing a lot of the same questions while the late-monthers (like that? Haha) are wondering all the things they talked about earlier in the month.

I think part of my issue is that I dread seeing lots of replies because I'm on the app and it just means more clunkiness to read through. I should probably start using the web browser on mobile, huh.

aamm04 · September 2015

daphne814 said:
I see what you guys are saying and that totally makes sense. So how do we make it more of a community? I think it may be harder for those of us coming in with due dates late in the month because some people have been here for 4 weeks already and have probably been seeing a lot of the same questions while the late-monthers (like that? Haha) are wondering all the things they talked about earlier in the month.

I think part of my issue is that I dread seeing lots of replies because I'm on the app and it just means more clunkiness to read through. I should probably start using the web browser on mobile, huh.

I think the due date threads are weird here...

Par13 · September 2015

I only post here right now, but every once in a while I check out my local board (which is SO dead), 1st tri, and BFing.

I want to lurk TTGP to see who all is getting BFPs, but I would feel bad posting with my ticker.

vinerie · September 2015

daphne814 said:

I see what you guys are saying and that totally makes sense. So how do we make it more of a community? I think it may be harder for those of us coming in with due dates late in the month because some people have been here for 4 weeks already and have probably been seeing a lot of the same questions while the late-monthers (like that? Haha) are wondering all the things they talked about earlier in the month. I think part of my issue is that I dread seeing lots of replies because I'm on the app and it just means more clunkiness to read through. I should probably start using the web browser on mobile, huh.

I think this is a really fair point. If someone comes to the board "late" they are just as excited to post new threads as those who were here "early." And trust me, there were a FLURRY of posts early on! I think we just have to be thoughtful toward each other during this general period in which the board grows. And quite honestly, the replies asking people to search are pretty tame in comparison to, say the TTGP board where you will get flamed for asking repetitive questions!

I think what bugs me more than the repetitive questions are people who have not posted a SINGLE reply on any board anywhere and then just burst in here demanding people help them. It's bad form and, quite frankly, rude.

In any event, I think there are some really nice people in here and we'll get past these growing pains.

daphne814 · September 2015

Ughhhh and the app won't let me reply, but I agree @vinerie - this seems like a great group and we'll get into a groove now that the June board should be starting up and this board should start trickling as far as new members. Looking forward to getting to know everyone better!

JacksonMolly1 · September 2015

I only participate in this board. Is that bad? I'm so scared I'm not following the rules! I've read them but I honestly only wanted to be a part of one group on here so I could get to know women who had the same birth month

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daphne814 · September 2015

Nah, that's not bad at all! This is the only board I'll use this time around. A few years back I was active on TTCAL and PgAL.

Charla1224 · September 2015

I think @vinerie hit the nail on the head. We want newbies to join in on the conversation but we want them to do just that.... Get in on the conversation(s) that have already been started. Introduce themselves on the introduction thread... Add to the EDD thread.... Play the games (NHIE)... Before creating their own thread about morning sickness for the 4th time in one day.
If you're new to any group you would first get to know those already in the group and allow them to get to know you. We're all real people and the same applies here.

Anyway. I'm really glad you brought this up because I understand how those with late May due dates might feel left out and I recognize some of our comments might come across like we're a closed off group looking to flame anyone "not following the rules." I'm hopeful your thread will help clear that up.

Edited because I suck at quoting from my phone.

doozer1345 · September 2015

I'm active on 1st Tri but don't really lurk anywhere else. I mean I guess I should bc I'll be moving to 2nd Tri at the end of Oct but I feel lazy.

yodasmistress · September 2015

We tried for 5 years with our son so I still lurk on IF and TTC. We CD'ed with both of the first two so I lurk there sometimes. I still lurk on some Nest boards (like MM and ML). I rarely post just because I'm lazy though.

mrstmoose · September 2015

I think everyone here has valid points. I joined the BMB late but since I was over at TTGP, I knew people here and knew the rules so I didn't mind jumping in.

That being said, I think over the next week or two, we will start to see the group become more of a community and people becoming regulars. It's a growing pain since we are still forming this board (versus TTGP which is a well established board). A community doesn't form overnight, just takes time!

cortney626 · September 2015

I bounce back and forth between May and April since I'm due end of April/beginning of May and will likely have a repeat c section end of April. But that's it.

jewels1020 · September 2015

I mainly stay on this one and post when I feel I have something to offer but being a ftm I don't want to come off like a know it all when I am far from it! Lol i dont usually post to terribly much, but im getting better! I like to learn what I can here and hopefully make some friends along the way!

excited to see this community grow! : )

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