FTM Check-ins - Feedback Wanted

[amshark]

So, I run a weekly First Time Moms (FTM) check-in at that other place.  (Actually, its a FTM to be check-in).  I alternate a regular check-in with an FTM/BTDT-M "play date" thread, in which FTMs ask BTDT-Ms to answering their birth and parenting questions.

I was wondering if there is enough interest here to start a similar check-in.  As someone pointed out, a number of the SAIFers have migrated completely over here at this point, and this may be a better place for this type of thread.

Disclaimer: The play date thread can be time consuming to organize, so I would propose doing the play date just once a month (maybe on the first Fridays, or something similar) with a check-in on the other days.  It also looks like I'm going to reach the end of my pregnancy much earlier than originally planned, and I may not be able to continue to posts all that much longer. So, if you are interested in having this thread, it might be nice if someone else is also willing to take it over in the future.

Poll above!

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[ginnyjones82]

I'd be willing to take over for you. Once I see how its done

[ProfessorChaos]

The playdates are awesome! I do wonder if we could make the in-between weeks more on point, maybe talking about particular FTM fears or etc. That would get into the blind-leading-the-blind stuff, but it might also help generate questions for the playdates.

Are you going to keep doing it on TB, too? I just retired the check-in I was running on PgAL there, as that board is 97% dead. PAIF there is a bit more alive, but I feel like a good portion of those ladies are in both places.

[amshark]

ginnyjones82 - Thank you! I'm trying to hold out at least 6 more weeks before giving birth, so if all goes well, you'll plenty of time to learn the ropes.

ProfessorChaos - I was planning to try to keep it going on both places. I feel like we're still getting a decent number of responses over there. We'll see how it feels after a while. I think I see what you're getting at with making the non-play date thread more "on point" but this is definitely not one of my strengths. I can give it a go though.

It looks like what I really need to do is post a link to this poll on the Parenting after IF board here. I think their participation is crucial to the success of the play date portion of these check-ins.

[luvboston]

What I think is easiest and straightforward is to post the checkin and play date both places and let people update and answer questions and you just update the checkin once with the info from both places. That is what I do with the SAIF pregnancy checkin. I post both places on Tuesday then update everyone's info before I post the following Tuesday from both places. I really look forward to the play date!

[viola]

I'm a SS because I would love to participate in a BTDT/FTM playdate once a month but I don't feel the need for a FTM check-in. The trimester check-ins are enough for me. I feel like more than one check-in just causes me to repeat myself.

[amshark]

Thanks for all of the feedback. I'm thinking about starting a check-in on Fridays.
Maybe I could use the check-in weeks as question gathering weeks in preparation for the play date weeks?

I dunno, the first check-in will probably be more of an organizing thread, figuring out just how we want to set things up.

[turquoisequeen]

Just want to add that I find the BTDT-mom play date so valuable! I agree that maybe weeks leading up could be for gathering and organizing questions instead of a check-in per say.