I'm going to be a notch and say it. I'm not a fan of all the lurkers joining in. I like our little group. I won't be a notch to anyone, I just don't like change and I'm a little uncomfortable sharing some things now.
Post by Oldmomhubbard on Jan 22, 2015 10:00:19 GMT -5
I think that we get our kids involved in way too much these days...and I can sometimes point the finger at myself on this one. They don't have enough time to just be kids and figure out how to play on their own.
I think that we get our kids involved in way too much these days...and I can sometimes point the finger at myself on this one. They don't have enough time to just be kids and figure out how to play on their own.
I somewhat agree. I think it's important for kids to be involved in activities, but I have a friend who has her kids in something every day. I think that's too much.
I'm going to be a notch and say it. I'm not a fan of all the lurkers joining in. I like our little group. I won't be a notch to anyone, I just don't like change and I'm a little uncomfortable sharing some things now.
This. I was just saying I don't even open intro posts anymore. We've all been together for 6 months to a year. I don't want new friends.
If you get pregnant over the age of about 16, it's not an "accident" (consenual of course). Maybe if you're using 2 forms of BC and they both fail, I'll give you a pass. You took health class, you know how it works.
I'm going to be a notch and say it. I'm not a fan of all the lurkers joining in. I like our little group. I won't be a notch to anyone, I just don't like change and I'm a little uncomfortable sharing some things now.
If you get pregnant over the age of about 16, it's not an "accident" (consenual of course). Maybe if you're using 2 forms of BC and they both fail, I'll give you a pass. You took health class, you know how it works.
Ugh. I hate the tone of this. I had an unplanned pregnancy. Was it my own drunken self's fault? Sure. But it was still an "accident" I wasn't trying to get pregnant.
If you get pregnant over the age of about 16, it's not an "accident" (consenual of course). Maybe if you're using 2 forms of BC and they both fail, I'll give you a pass. You took health class, you know how it works.
Ugh. I hate the tone of this. I had an unplanned pregnancy. Was it my own drunken self's fault? Sure. But it was still an "accident" I wasn't trying to get pregnant.
I agree with pnwlover12. That is pretty much the entire reason K is here.
I'm going to be a notch and say it. I'm not a fan of all the lurkers joining in. I like our little group. I won't be a notch to anyone, I just don't like change and I'm a little uncomfortable sharing some things now.
I am glad you said it. (Yes, I know you are talking about me as well as others.). I was looking for a more active community now that I have a baby and was hoping that easing in by only commenting on existing topics would be a good way. And I get that there's a vibe here and for my own reasons, I didn't stay active on the board. I will stick to where I was and not try to enter in! No snark at all in this. Obviously can't speak to others!
If you get pregnant over the age of about 16, it's not an "accident" (consenual of course). Maybe if you're using 2 forms of BC and they both fail, I'll give you a pass. You took health class, you know how it works.
Eh... I'm not on board with this. Sure, if you want to be 100% sure, don't have sex. But any other "accident" in life you know COULD happen, but it's still an accident because you didn't mean for it to happen then. You miss a pill, drink a little too much with your DH, calculate your fertile window wrong... accidents.
I'm going to be a notch and say it. I'm not a fan of all the lurkers joining in. I like our little group. I won't be a notch to anyone, I just don't like change and I'm a little uncomfortable sharing some things now.
I don't mind the lurkers so much but I do think its odd how familiar some of them seem to be with all of the inside jokes and such. I've lurked a fair bit myself but most of that was after introducing myself and I still tried to contribute somewhat regularly. I was often too busy though so I missed out on a lot of fun conversations and only read about them later (like the kangaraptors and the ingoing obsession with pizza, etc). As a result I don't bring up those topics. I think it would be weird if I did because I wasn't involved and I only know about them in passing because I wasn't a very active member back then. So I think its weird when lurkers come out of the shadows and offer good tidings of pizza.
If you get pregnant over the age of about 16, it's not an "accident" (consenual of course). Maybe if you're using 2 forms of BC and they both fail, I'll give you a pass. You took health class, you know how it works.
Eh... I'm not on board with this. Sure, if you want to be 100% sure, don't have sex. But any other "accident" in life you know COULD happen, but it's still an accident because you didn't mean for it to happen then. You miss a pill, drink a little too much with your DH, calculate your fertile window wrong... accidents.
Exactly. I have a good friend who got pregnant with an IUD. She now has a 5 year old boy.
If you get pregnant over the age of about 16, it's not an "accident" (consenual of course). Maybe if you're using 2 forms of BC and they both fail, I'll give you a pass. You took health class, you know how it works.
Eh... I'm not on board with this. Sure, if you want to be 100% sure, don't have sex. But any other "accident" in life you know COULD happen, but it's still an accident because you didn't mean for it to happen then. You miss a pill, drink a little too much with your DH, calculate your fertile window wrong... accidents.
I absolutely agree. It's easy to do any of those things. Especially when you already have children. Exhaustion can make you forget a lot of things.
I don't see the longevity in this website. Yes, already established BMB are going to continue to use it. But, a first time, newly pregnant woman isn't going to find this site. The bump is so much more marketable. I love that we all have a place to go, but each new BMB is going to get smaller and smaller.
I don't see the longevity in this website. Yes, already established BMB are going to continue to use it. But, a first time, newly pregnant woman isn't going to find this site. The bump is so much more marketable. I love that we all have a place to go, but each new BMB is going to get smaller and smaller.
This is just me rambling. I apologize.
FFTC
I don't care about newly pregnant people. This is my last baby. I won't have any more new friends in the computer besides my O14 notches.
If you get pregnant over the age of about 16, it's not an "accident" (consenual of course). Maybe if you're using 2 forms of BC and they both fail, I'll give you a pass. You took health class, you know how it works.
So are you saying that abstinence is the only real birth control and that if you have sex it's with the intention of getting pregnant? Knowing how something works doesn't mean you'll never mess up.
Eh... I'm not on board with this. Sure, if you want to be 100% sure, don't have sex. But any other "accident" in life you know COULD happen, but it's still an accident because you didn't mean for it to happen then. You miss a pill, drink a little too much with your DH, calculate your fertile window wrong... accidents.
Exactly. I have a good friend who got pregnant with an IUD. She now has a 5 year old boy.
My rainbow arrived 10/15/14.
5 cycles of "TTC" - 3 intentional, 2 not so intentional. 5 BFPs.
TFMC 08.02.13 at 19+ weeks. Everyday I grieve for my little Olive.
Eh... I'm not on board with this. Sure, if you want to be 100% sure, don't have sex. But any other "accident" in life you know COULD happen, but it's still an accident because you didn't mean for it to happen then. You miss a pill, drink a little too much with your DH, calculate your fertile window wrong... accidents.
Exactly. I have a good friend who got pregnant with an IUD. She now has a 5 year old boy.
Tell me OP, do you use 2 forms of bc EVERY time?
OK, that's fair. Getting pregnant on IUD or some other implant, that is an accident. Getting a vasectomy but not going in for your followups? Not an accident. Missing BC pills and still having sex, not an accident.
Full disclosure - DS was unplanned. But an accident? No. We didn't use BC and according to my chart, I was not fertile, but I ovulated early. We didn't use BC, thus not an accident.
I'm going to be a notch and say it. I'm not a fan of all the lurkers joining in. I like our little group. I won't be a notch to anyone, I just don't like change and I'm a little uncomfortable sharing some things now.
I don't mind the lurkers so much but I do think its odd how familiar some of them seem to be with all of the inside jokes and such. I've lurked a fair bit myself but most of that was after introducing myself and I still tried to contribute somewhat regularly. I was often too busy though so I missed out on a lot of fun conversations and only read about them later (like the kangaraptors and the ingoing obsession with pizza, etc). As a result I don't bring up those topics. I think it would be weird if I did because I wasn't involved and I only know about them in passing because I wasn't a very active member back then. So I think its weird when lurkers come out of the shadows and offer good tidings of pizza.
I agree, I've lurked for a while and know some of the inside jokes, but I'm not going to come out of the gate calling everyone notches. That's weird. Although lurking is weird as well.
I'm going to be a notch and say it. I'm not a fan of all the lurkers joining in. I like our little group. I won't be a notch to anyone, I just don't like change and I'm a little uncomfortable sharing some things now.
I am glad you said it. (Yes, I know you are talking about me as well as others.). I was looking for a more active community now that I have a baby and was hoping that easing in by only commenting on existing topics would be a good way. And I get that there's a vibe here and for my own reasons, I didn't stay active on the board. I will stick to where I was and not try to enter in! No snark at all in this. Obviously can't speak to others!
I'm not saying you need to leave! It's just weird for us. Jump in and get to know everyone and I'm sure all will be fine in a bit.
Exactly. I have a good friend who got pregnant with an IUD. She now has a 5 year old boy.
Tell me OP, do you use 2 forms of bc EVERY time?
OK, that's fair. Getting pregnant on IUD or some other implant, that is an accident. Getting a vasectomy but not going in for your followups? Not an accident. Missing BC pills and still having sex, not an accident.
Full disclosure - DS was unplanned. But an accident? No. We didn't use BC and according to my chart, I was not fertile, but I ovulated early. We didn't use BC, thus not an accident.
I don't see the longevity in this website. Yes, already established BMB are going to continue to use it. But, a first time, newly pregnant woman isn't going to find this site. The bump is so much more marketable. I love that we all have a place to go, but each new BMB is going to get smaller and smaller.
This is just me rambling. I apologize.
I agree.
AND, I'm going to miss the crazy drive-bys and trolls.
This is a good site to keep in touch with you people, but what happens when I get KU again?
Unless ProBoards is going to market this, I just don't see how this is gonna work.
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