A new experience

nalex420 · March 2017

Hey ladies..I'll be 9 weeks tomorrow with baby #2....I've been having dizzy spells off and on for the last week since my vomiting has stopped....I vomitted with my 1st from week 8-week 19 wish....thus time vomiting started T week 5 and ended at week 8 but the dizzy spells started...not everyday but every few days...just curious if this has happen to anyone else, if so how did you stop dizzy spells?

Nicole

buttercream_frosting · March 2017

Hello. There is a specific symptoms thread that you can read through to find that many other ladies are experiencing the same things. There is no need to start a new thread for your own symptoms. Please read the pinned post.

joforyoga · March 2017

She's right about the symptoms thread but I'm dizzy too. Check your iron levels. Exhaustion is common but that along with dizziness, weakness and being out of breath easy are all top symptoms of being anemic while pregnant. I haven't had my first appt yet but hope to go on the same supplement they gave me with my first pregnancy.

sqfibemom · March 2017

The symptoms thread is a million pages long, this is what this page is for

sqfibemom · March 2017

And my response was cut off I think, yes I have dizzy spells too, never this bad with my other pregnancies

Myelhsa · March 2017

sqfibemom said:

The symptoms thread is a million pages long, this is what this page is for

Nope, that's what the symptoms page is for. *pat pat*

Myelhsa · March 2017

sqfibemom said:

The symptoms thread is a million pages long, this is what this page is for

Also, symptoms thread is 2 pages long...

VLillyV · March 2017

Yeah. I'm sorry, OP, please join the community threads on symptoms. We're glad to have you.

@sqfibemom you must have missed the "read this first thread" or are you just a fan of going against the grain? Big time props, you'll go far, kid.

riababy4 · March 2017

I think people got the message after buttercream_frosting's post. Why is it that certain people on here always jump on people like an angry pack of dogs. This is supposed to be a nice place. Christ, this isn't the end of the world. Someone made a mistake and was told, no need for others to come bashing.

baker1jm2 · March 2017

@AiramH agreed I've noticed it a lot on this board too...it's too bad everyone can't be supportive. If you don't like a post keep scrolling. It's fine for someone to point out the rules so they know for next time but Sometimes it's hard to get responses from people on those larger threads. If it's something she was concerned about I don't see the harm in asking.

riababy4 · March 2017

@baker1jm2 I absolutely agree with what you're saying! Everyone should come here and feel welcome and not have to worry or feel stupid.

baker1jm2 · March 2017

@nalex420 but to answer your question I've never had dizziness but I've had friends that have so I think it is a common pregnancy thing. Hope it passes quickly!

Myelhsa · March 2017

FWIW, I wouldn't have responded like an angry dog if she didn't growl first *shrug*

sqfibemom · March 2017

I have been on TB through two other pregnancies, it was so much nicer then. Oh there was snark, but you posted about pregnancy wherever the heck you wanted on your BMB, since that is why we're all here. I understand other weekly threads, but the symptoms one? Really? No I don't want to read through 8 pages (yes they get longer than 2 pages) and search to find if anyone else has dizzy spells or how morning sickness is going, or if my discharge is like everyone else's. Someone, many BMBs ago, decided that ultra organization was the way to go, which makes it harder for spontaneous, fun posts. Which makes it harder to make connections with people or remember people. It's also harder for people who can't sit here all day to catch up, seeing a post has a billion responses is overwhelming (unless it's a GBCB or MUD). Hate on me all you want but I was here before TB imploded and it was such a glorious place, I still have tons of friends I made then and was hoping that could possibly happen again.

kmornelas29 · March 2017

The people who are crazy about "sticking to a thread" even if it's 100 pages long... are the same people who tried controlling, monitoring, and being in "charge" of many other boards. Take it with a grain of salt. It's not you. Internet power trip. Keyboard warriors at best. On that note, hope you feel better.

VLillyV · March 2017

@sqfibemom I don't think that anyone hates you, by the way. At least I don't.

I know that I am in the minority here on the board, which i am still trying to accept and adapt to, but let me explain the con of having random posts everywhere.

Do you know how many "Spotting and Cramping" threads we've had, all really the same exact thing? Then, those people hardly ever stay or come back. They end up not participating or sharing their experiences or knowledge.

It's great to have someone here who's been on other BMB's because at least you might stick around.

Meanwhile, hardly anyone starts any of the threads and those that do, are doing it over and over because no one else seems to want to participate or help.

Call me bitter but if everyone wants to go off on their own each time, why can't they just Google their question?

I know this is getting off topic and will likely be closed soon, I'm just stating my peace.

*removed 1 typo, my bad

mrs_fogue · March 2017

VLillyV said:

@sqfibemom I don't think that anyone hates you, by the way. At least I don't.

I know that I am in the minority here on the board, which i am still trying to accept and adapt to, but let me explain the con of having random posts everywhere.

Do you know how many "Spotting and Cramping" threads we've had, all really the same exact thing? Then, those people hardly ever stay or come back. They end up not participating or sharing their experiences or knowledge.

It's great to have someone here who's been on other BMB's because at least you might stick around.

>>Meanwhile, hardly anyone starts any of the threads and those that do, are doing it over and over because no one else seems to want to participate or help. <<

So much this!!! There is supposed to be a weekly symptoms thread started to help control the length. Every time I'm on there, there are moms helping others out. But for the love of pie (because that's my craving this week) help us out by starting the threads! I don't care if it has an assigned mom to it, if it hasn't already been started I'm sure she will appreciate the help and others I guarantee you are waiting for it.

I've been dying for HDBD to start so we can laugh at all the food babies but I hate having to be the one to start yet another thread.

I was on TB before the implosion and it was exactly like this as far as the weekly threads and not posting random symptom threads. Except everyone would hound you if you did it. This group, yes has a bit of snark to it, but a majority of it is much nicer and friendlier.

beezeee · March 2017

@mrs_fogue I got you. HDBD thread coming your way!

jessafishy · March 2017

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Mr. Feeny is disappointed.

sjohns908 · March 2017

@VLillyV

canonmom413 · March 2017

I just want to jump in and say that if you think this thread got mean and "out of control" clearly you haven't been lurking other boards. This was nothing but mildly explaining the reason for no post and ghosts. How many do you think will actually stick around to 3rd tri ? Not nearly as many as have introduced themselves.

lovehorse77 · March 2017

I agree about wishing to post and not have to read a bunch of things and worry about the threads that are the correct ones. And I agree people jump on others a bit quickly and are condescending, which is really a shame. I enjoyed the board w my first pregnancy much much more. As a result I'm not on here as often. Eh. I guess a different way to organize is better for some people and less interesting for others. To answer the question at hand, I haven't had that, but I think others have and I think it's worth mentioning at your next appointment (or sooner if it becomes a really frequent thing).

jessafishy · March 2017

Can someone please point me to these rainbows and unicorns BMB that everyone keeps talking about? My last BMB was almost 3 years ago and the entire website is much, much, much nicer and tamer than it was then.

bluejeanbabi05 · March 2017

People who think we're too organized: go check out November! Now THAT'S an organized BMB. Be thankful for the middle ground existing here.

laeberge3 · March 2017

@bluejeanbabi05 I hardcore lurk the November BMB because I love how organized it is!

jessafishy · March 2017

I have a mad BMB crush on November.

canonmom413 · March 2017

Agreed with November BMB. Can we just please follow suite.

riverrainez · March 2017

I don't really see the difference between here and November. They seem to have all the same regular threads and a similar number of one-offs?

bluejeanbabi05 · March 2017

@riverraine I think our BMB has gotten better about that lately. I think most of the ladies here are wonderful and I'm happy to be in October. I don't mind personal threads at all when they are by contributing members who support other members of our group. The only problem I have is when people breeze in, use us as their own personal Google to ask a question, and breeze back out without ever participating.

Eta also, maybe in threads like this one (not to pick on you, OP! We're all just figuring this out as we go!) wording it like "How to deal with dizziness" and structuring the question to be more widely applicable to everyone will make it seem more group-oriented, if that makes sense. I liked the morning sickness remedies thread, and I don't think it's a bad thing to do that kind of thread for other symptoms we're all dealing with. That structure makes these threads more interactive for everyone to chime in and be supportive of eachother. Just an idea!