May 2022 Moms
And846
member
-How to quote: Hit the "quote" at the bottom of the post you want to quote. You will be taken to the reply box with the quote set up already.
-How to tag: Add a "@" in front of the username of the person you are talking to.
-How to change your username: log in to TheKnot, hover over My Knot, and click Account Settings. If you are having issues doing it that way, you can email community@thebump.com and ask them to change your username. Give them a few suggestions just in case your top choice is taken. It may take up to 24 hours for the name to update.
-How to insert a spoiler box: click the drop down list arrow next to the paragraph symbol (third from the left, next to bold and italicize) and choose spoiler. It will insert a grey box, and everything that you type in there will go into the spoiler.
For the sake of board organization, here are some simple guidelines for posting threads:
DO:
-Introduce yourself in the "Introductions!" thread
-Feel free to start one of the weekly posts listed below:
-Post your own thread if you have a confirmed loss (please use a TW)
-Post a thread that would apply to the entire community and doesn't fall into one of the categories for daily threads listed below (Ex: what to pack in your hospital bag, baby gear, etc)
-Comment, share advice and show support for your fellow bumpies; this is a two-way street, to get support, you must show it as well
DON'T:
-Start a thread asking about symptoms; please post this in the current weekly "symptoms thread" - this is helpful because it keeps the board from getting cluttered and makes it so we can all see the whole discussion in one thread, rather than having one thread about MS, one about food cravings, another about vivid dreams, etc.
-Ask the community if you are pregnant, it is against TOU
-Start a thread asking for relationship advice; a professional is better suited for this task
-Post pictures of your pregnancy test, this is also against TOU
-Post a thread that asks a question only applying to yourself unless you suspect you may be going through a MC
-Get bent out of shape if someone calls you out for not following these guidelines; if you expect to be part of a supportive board (which we are), you need to be able to take the time to learn the ins and outs of the board
Weekly threads suggestions! Feel free to add any others you think would be helpful/fun.
MONDAY
-Monday Bitch Fest
-Weekly (or monthly) symptoms thread
Options
Read This First!
And846
member
Welcome to the May 2022 BMB! (I used this template from March 2022 BMB with a few tweaks) If you're new to TB, we're excited to have you! Below you will find information on how the flow of BMBs work, guidelines and helpful links.
Some links that you may find helpful:
How-To Guides:-How to quote: Hit the "quote" at the bottom of the post you want to quote. You will be taken to the reply box with the quote set up already.
-How to tag: Add a "@" in front of the username of the person you are talking to.
-How to change your username: log in to TheKnot, hover over My Knot, and click Account Settings. If you are having issues doing it that way, you can email community@thebump.com and ask them to change your username. Give them a few suggestions just in case your top choice is taken. It may take up to 24 hours for the name to update.
-How to insert a spoiler box: click the drop down list arrow next to the paragraph symbol (third from the left, next to bold and italicize) and choose spoiler. It will insert a grey box, and everything that you type in there will go into the spoiler.
For the sake of board organization, here are some simple guidelines for posting threads:
DO:
-Introduce yourself in the "Introductions!" thread
-Feel free to start one of the weekly posts listed below:
-Post your own thread if you have a confirmed loss (please use a TW)
-Post a thread that would apply to the entire community and doesn't fall into one of the categories for daily threads listed below (Ex: what to pack in your hospital bag, baby gear, etc)
-Comment, share advice and show support for your fellow bumpies; this is a two-way street, to get support, you must show it as well
DON'T:
-Start a thread asking about symptoms; please post this in the current weekly "symptoms thread" - this is helpful because it keeps the board from getting cluttered and makes it so we can all see the whole discussion in one thread, rather than having one thread about MS, one about food cravings, another about vivid dreams, etc.
-Ask the community if you are pregnant, it is against TOU
-Start a thread asking for relationship advice; a professional is better suited for this task
-Post pictures of your pregnancy test, this is also against TOU
-Post a thread that asks a question only applying to yourself unless you suspect you may be going through a MC
-Get bent out of shape if someone calls you out for not following these guidelines; if you expect to be part of a supportive board (which we are), you need to be able to take the time to learn the ins and outs of the board
Weekly threads suggestions! Feel free to add any others you think would be helpful/fun.
MONDAY
-Monday Bitch Fest
-Weekly (or monthly) symptoms thread
TUESDAY
-GTKY ("Get to know you" posted with a thought-provoking question)
-High Risk Check-in
MONTHLY
-What my pregnant self is eating/crying?
-AMA mama check in
-Ask a STM+
-GTKY ("Get to know you" posted with a thought-provoking question)
-High Risk Check-in
WEDNESDAY
-Hump day/bump day
-PAIF check in
-Weekly randoms
-WTF Wednesday
THURSDAY
-Hump day/bump day
-PAIF check in
-Weekly randoms
-WTF Wednesday
THURSDAY
-PGAL check in
-Unpopular opinion UO
-Thankful Thursdays
-Unpopular opinion UO
-Thankful Thursdays
FRIDAY
-Flame Free Confessions
-TTGP Grad check in
-Flame Free Confessions
-TTGP Grad check in
-What my pregnant self is eating/crying?
-AMA mama check in
-Ask a STM+
Once we all get farther along, we will also have pinned threads for things like ultrasounds, sex announcements, and birth announcements.
I've copy/pasted this from previous boards, and it seems to be the way that they are all organized, but of course we should feel free to tweak for our needs! For example, some boards do weekly ticker changes while others do weekly due date check-ins (ex, DD 1st week of March.).
If anyone has a suggestion for other threads, please feel free to comment a suggestion.
Let's have a great BMB ladies!
Re: Read This First!
My preference would be another combined one, since I don't think we'll have the numbers like we did a couple years ago. Thoughts???
Might be too early for most of them now, but I know some of us are probably approaching maternity clothes soon due to bloating (👋👋🙈) so that might be a good topic soon!
@MrsLaLaBug @pajamstagrams @And846 you guys seem like you know what you’re doing lol. Would this be a good thread?