May 2020 Moms

Timing date to transition to Private Group

So by narrow margin, the majority voted for a Private Group on this Bump platform as the next step to take. We can all decide if/when we eventually move to FB while we are over there. 

In the meantime, there was a lot of discussion on moving date to the PG being extended to give a few weeks for people who want to participate more to start, and be a little further along. Since we don't have the option of picking multiple dates, please choose the date which is the EARLIEST you would feel comfortable moving over (ie... if you don't care when, then choose Feb 15). 

Timing date to transition to Private Group 42 votes

Feb 15
57% 24 votes
March 1
23% 10 votes
March 15
9% 4 votes
April 1
4% 2 votes
April 15
4% 2 votes
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Re: Timing date to transition to Private Group

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  • There there were 49 votes on the original poll, so far 34 here
  • @sunshinesea22 I wish it told me who has voted so we could tag those that were active in the prior discussion. I think all I can do is bump it. And maybe post a reminder in the randoms thread (although, i feel like most of those people have probably voted) 

    Interestingly, this BMB group in general seems smaller than my former one. Anyone else feel the same way? I know we were like close to 60-70 girls in my Aug2016 group that made it to FB. 
  • @mamaqdubu Yeah I think the people who actually participate have probably already voted, I was trying to bump it but also add some useful information...we’re up to 36 votes.
    I’m guessing this is a smaller group because I don’t think I recognize 49 weekly posters. 35ish seems more accurate, but then again I’m not going through and counting how many names I recognize 
  • About 60 made it in April 2017
    DD #1: April 2017
    DD #2: May 2020
    Baby #3: EDD May 2023; MC October 2022

  • @m6agua I absolutely agree. Quicker to get to a tight-knit group where we really know each other!
  • I also feel like most of the people who had the biggest problem with a PG on TB were the names I didn't really recognize and who just blew off the suggestions of veterans to avoid app/use browser, and to vet people and share info before going to Facebook anyway. So maybe they're not voting because they don't intend to follow anyway.

    FWIW my July 16 group was maybe 50 ish when it went to private, but maybe only 20 when we transitioned to Facebook. There was some implosion, and some nastiness there. I'm no longer involved in the group, so I don't know if it shrank further after that, though I keep in touch with just a couple. My Sept 18 group was maybe 35 when transition to PG happen, and almost 25 when we moved to Pro Boards, but due to people fading out and not touching base, it's down to maybe 16 now. 

    35 isn't a bad number. 

    I've been involved in both this and the June group-due to my EDD being in June, but there is so little participating there, almost no daily threads get started... and a private group there would probably only have 15 now, lol.
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    Me: 33
    DH: 32
    Married 7/18/15
    1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
    Team green turned BLUE!
    2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18 
    Team green turned PINK!
    Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green

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  • mamaj1220mamaj1220 member
    edited February 2020
    D13 went from a large number of us who went from the PG to Facebook and then a group of us that left so now the ones I really stay in touch with is down to like 15. Granted it has been like 7 years for us to get that small but still. 

    ETA: finish my thought 
  • Wow I'm surprised with everyone's small groups! My D15 group started pretty big on TB - when we moved to FB about a month after babies were born, we were still a group over 100. Now, 4 years later, we are at about 80 people and going strong! Even though I love my big D15 group - I do agree that it's definitely easier to get to know people quicker when the group is smaller. 
  • Also, May and June are historically lower birth date months. Imagine that-less babies being conceived in busy end of summer, start of fall, school getting going season!!
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    Me: 33
    DH: 32
    Married 7/18/15
    1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
    Team green turned BLUE!
    2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18 
    Team green turned PINK!
    Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green

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  • @pourmeanothermocktail I feel like everyone is having babies in April, May, and June! It must just be confirmation bias. Or my random acquaintance group.
  • It looks like February 15th is going to be the winner, unless there’s a major influx of votes for March 1. 
    How do we go about setting up this PG and starting the process of moving over?
  • @shamrocandroll That's so weird that you can't just create one anymore. And yes, I do think the PITA is a huge factor lately. My browser on my phone is now running STUPID slow, but only for The Bump website. Spending a couple minutes catching up today on a computer. Ew.

    @lisush I have several friends in May & June IRL for sure, but July - Sept/Oct are definitely the most popular. Check out fun graphic below. Including link if anyone wants more info, it's interactive on their site.

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    Me: 33
    DH: 32
    Married 7/18/15
    1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
    Team green turned BLUE!
    2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18 
    Team green turned PINK!
    Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

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  • @shamrocandroll I think your plan is a good one. Who among our regs has experience managing/moderating a PG? (Not me.)
  • No actual experience here as a mod. I generally do get to check in several times per day though, and this is my third go-round. 
    _______________________________________________
    Me: 33
    DH: 32
    Married 7/18/15
    1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
    Team green turned BLUE!
    2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18 
    Team green turned PINK!
    Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

    Pregnancy Ticker
  • Is there a way to check participation rate with some of the regulars to see who is the most active and see if they would be willing? I'm not good at sleuthing these types of things. 
  • Oooh yes, @m6agua would be great. I was also in a BMB & PG with her before! 
    **TW**
    Me: 35 | H: 40
    Married Sept. 2013
    DS1: Nov 11, 2016 <3
    MMC: 11/16/18 (9w6d)
    CP: 2/3/19 (5w3d)
    BFP!  8/24/19
    DS2: May 10, 2020 <3


  • @pourmeanothermocktail Such an interesting graphic!! I noticed that July 4th and December 24/25 are birth deserts compared to the times around them. Fun facts from my sister the L&D nurse: I was just asking her if there were a lot of dads who were upset to be missing the Super Bowl last weekend because their partners were in labor. She said that the hospital is always deserted on days like SB and fun holidays, because people want to be with family and friends on those days. So people who might normally show up for something minor in the hopes of being induced, just don't do so on those days. I thought that was interesting. Also LOL to all those Christmas/New Years celebrations making for a very populated September!
  • @pourmeanothermocktail that graphic is extremely cool! I bet elective/pre-scheduled c-sections also don't happen on holidays.
  • @lajoliedreamer & @shamrocandroll you guys are so kind!

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    TTC#1 July 2015 
    • BFP: 9/16/15 — MC: 11/8/15 Blighted Ovum
    • BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
    TTC#2 April 2019 
    • BFP: 9/12/19 — EDD 5/15/20

  • @pourmeanothermocktail cool graphic! Very interesting. I had no desire to be largely pregnant in the heat of summer and I thought others might have similar feelings. Guess not!
  • @m6agua It looks like the people are nominating you for the group manager. Will you accept the nomination?
  • I'm good with whomever the regulars decide. I've been trying to participate more, but am late to most discussions and don't want to chime in when the convo has seemed to end.
  • lisush said:
    @pourmeanothermocktail cool graphic! Very interesting. I had no desire to be largely pregnant in the heat of summer and I thought others might have similar feelings. Guess not!
    It's a terrible experience, lol. But apparently holiday parties cause a lot of babies, even if the parents aren't super excited about the timing. 
    _______________________________________________
    Me: 33
    DH: 32
    Married 7/18/15
    1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
    Team green turned BLUE!
    2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18 
    Team green turned PINK!
    Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

    Pregnancy Ticker
  • allie456 said:
    @pourmeanothermocktail that graphic is extremely cool! I bet elective/pre-scheduled c-sections also don't happen on holidays.
    They definitely don't, and scheduled inductions (non-emergency) definitely don't get scheduled usually about 2-3 days before or on the major holiday itself either. 
    _______________________________________________
    Me: 33
    DH: 32
    Married 7/18/15
    1st born at 35+4 on 6/6/16
    Team green turned BLUE!
    2nd born at 38+6 on 8/30/18 
    Team green turned PINK!
    Due with #3 on 6/6/20 Team Green

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

    Pregnancy Ticker
  • Ditto with what @heyybritt said
  • @jhysmath I join in your prenomination. 🙂
  • +1 @shamrocandroll for moderator. You seem to know how this process works.
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