I apologize if I'm one of those people you blocked from posting on FB! I try not to create my own posts too much but tend to share random things lol! So sorry if it's me!
Like cwbandthenewbie I've blocked out a poster- just one so far but I've been tempted to add to the list. I'm not trying to police anyone by any means- It really makes me sad that I blocked one person already, I was never even tempted to do that at TB. I think a forum organizes the posts so much better and it's easier to block out the content that you're not interested it- you just don't click on that thread. With FB some threads keep getting brought to the top of the board even if I'm not interested in them- but I don't necessarily want to hide them either.
One reason we always encouraged people to post in the randoms was so that truly important posts (loss, looking for support, etc) didn't get lost in the onslaught of new topics. I think FB faces that exact problem. I like what your other BMB does, pearsforpoops, with the daily random/spam on FB as well. I don't know if it would work for us but in theory I think it solves a lot of those issues.
Anyway, I truly do love the FB group and please don't be self conscious about what you're posting there! Ok, I'll stop rambling now.
For you STMs; does your doctor test you for Group B strep for each pregnancy? My OB said she was going to do the swab and then said, you weren't positive last time were you? I told her I was. She said she just assumes you're positive going forward then and didn't do the swab. I was hoping to avoid the antibiotics this time.
That's ridiculous. You don't test positive permanently... What the actual fuck??
I wish more people would make the jump to this board. I feel like the Facebook group has turned into its own random thread. While I enjoy (most of) the posts, I can't help thinking that a lot of them would be better in a forum setting like this.
You want to AW your nursery? Awesome, I love to see nurseries! But what about the other 150 of us? We can't all create a post on FB for our nurseries.
You found this awesome article that's relevant to pregnancy? Cool! I bet there are a lot them out there and a lot of us would like to read it and possibly share others.
Freaking come to PB and make a thread about it people!!
FB will be better once the kiddos are here. It will really pick up with weekly picture threads, MOTN feeding posts etc.
Hahaha!! I just got unsubscribed from TB emails and had fun with the "let us know why you're unsubscribing" form!
Btw, I requested account and content deletion. Can someone who still plays over there let me know if they did it? I already deleted the app and don't want to attempt to log in again in case it reactivates my account or something. Thanks! : )
Hahaha!! I just got unsubscribed from TB emails and had fun with the "let us know why you're unsubscribing" form!
Btw, I requested account and content deletion. Can someone who still plays over there let me know if they did it? I already deleted the app and don't want to attempt to log in again in case it reactivates my account or something. Thanks! : )
That's so funny! I just got that email, too; I was thinking if they don't give me the option to unsubscribe from this email I will lose.my.shit. All the others seemed they required you to log in (I had my content and account deleted a couple weeks ago).
I almost filled out the form and then said, "Fuck it." Glad you had feedback for them.
Hi ladies! Whew! I'm finally caught up! I had my 35w appt today. DH went with me. He rarely gets the day off to go, so that was cool. Got the strep swab, bleh. She also did my first cervical check and I'm 50% effaced, 0 dilation. She's happy with that and says my BH and cervical pains (long drawn out episodes of lightening crotch) are doing what she wants them to do. She told me at this point she probably wouldn't do anything to stop labor if it starts, but ideally she'd like me to get to 37w. She doesn't think I'll make it out of Feb., which is ok since I'm due 3/8. I also signed my VBAC consent form, but I joked I might be ready for an RCS if I go into March I'm so uncomfortable already!
After that DH and I ran a bunch of errands including buying a dresser and nightstand for LO's room. We're using the same crib as before and I had thought the same hand-me-down furniture from DH's parents. Last Fri DH informed me we were getting new stuff for this LO. I was shocked! DH's dad passed when I was about 2 months pregnant with DD (his mom had passed a few years before) and he had wanted to use ugly crappy shit from their house for DD's dresser, etc. It was not a fight I wanted to take on. Apparently time has healed him some and he wants that stuff gone. So we went to the same store we bought the crib at (which converts into a toddler and full size bed) and bought a dresser and nightstand to match today. Thank goodness they had the dresser in stock. The nightstand has to be ordered and that's no big deal. Waiting on the dresser would have sucked.
I'm tired and laying on the couch this evening, while DH puts the final coat on the nursery. I'm glad he went with me to my appt today. I think hearing the doctor say LO is more likely to come sooner than later is really kicking his butt in gear. Procrastination time is officially over.
So it took me forever to get through the randoms today! It seems like every time I started reading, something else came up. I keep reading about everyone's nurseries. I want to SEE!!! Anyone for a nursery thread? Or do we have one and I'm just dense and not seeing it. I'm hoping all you ladies with back/sleep/other pregnancy issues start feeling a little better! I'm really excited that we're going to start seeing some term babies in the next few weeks.
Did anyone else cry hysterically during the dove men's super bowl ad? Something about little kids and their dads does massive amounts of damage to my hormones.
What bothers me about the group is that we have over 150 members and I always see the same handful of people posting/commenting/replying. Seems like a lot of members are just lurking and it's kinda uncomfortable. I thought the group was made up of only active participants.
What bothers me about the group is that we have over 150 members and I always see the same handful of people posting/commenting/replying. Seems like a lot of members are just lurking and it's kinda uncomfortable. I thought the group was made up of only active participants.
Maybe I'm reading too much into it.
To me that is a huge group. It makes me nervous just from the size of it.
Having a cat perched on your chest/bump is totally conducive to WFH, right?
My cat has taken up residence in the same exact area -.- I think she's trying to tell the baby who's boss.
I still can't seem to figure out how to work proboards and it's so aggravating. Here in MA we got to welcome another 12" on top of the 36" we already had -.- yay (read with MUCH sarcasm). While snowblowing our 100ft driveway DH somehow broke the snowblower....again. Now he has given in and we will be calling a plow guy to take care of the rest of it.
I am in shock over how much pelvic pain I've been feeling, it's caused my dinner specialties to be frozen food, pasta & take out. I know of no other simple & fast recipes lol. I hope that everyone is having better weather than we are here!
What bothers me about the group is that we have over 150 members and I always see the same handful of people posting/commenting/replying. Seems like a lot of members are just lurking and it's kinda uncomfortable. I thought the group was made up of only active participants.
Maybe I'm reading too much into it.
I get a little sad that I don't see certain people I enjoy reading posting there often, especially when they are also not really posting over here either :/ we had such a good vibe going and The Bump ruined it. Boo.
What bothers me about the group is that we have over 150 members and I always see the same handful of people posting/commenting/replying. Seems like a lot of members are just lurking and it's kinda uncomfortable. I thought the group was made up of only active participants.
Maybe I'm reading too much into it.
I get a little sad that I don't see certain people I enjoy reading posting there often, especially when they are also not really posting over here either :/ we had such a good vibe going and The Bump ruined it. Boo.
It is very different and I think it's been really challenging to get any sort of groove back. I know some FB users won't (or can't) come on PB and the same thing vice versa. Fucking assholes for screwing it all up!
Post by snarkysparklefart on Feb 2, 2015 19:42:14 GMT -5
TheTuna15 yes, that commercial got me too. I also liked the one with Estella's Brilliant Bus. I love kids in commercials. I love Dove commercials too, so the combo just punched me in the gut.
This is my favorite dove commercial ever- we are an interracial family & DD has very curly hair. We've already heard some pretty nasty comments from both sides of our families about how we manage her hair, etc, so she and I watch this pretty frequently lately: aplus.com/a/dove-ad-curly-hair-love
Also I started crocheting a blanket for the baby with the single crochet you suggested and I'm loving the thickness, I can bear through the slower process with singles for a super cozy blanket! Thanks
We just got back from going to eat at a 50's style diner. I am so stuffed and happy, but it was definitely a cold walk!
Post by pantspantsrevolution on Feb 2, 2015 19:51:20 GMT -5
To no one's surprise...my STD insurer is STILL fucking the claim up. Got another letter today after talking with them 2 weeks ago about the two claims that were opened (should have been one) and the total fail about timing of filing of the claim, AND the fact that the employer form was sent to MY house, AND that it was too early, AND that it was supposed to be electronically sent to the HR person, not me.
Got another letter today. Called them and the guy was like well we should talk to your rep. Great idea. Except I don't have her number. And WTF is the procedure? Because you guys don't seem to know and it's making me really fucking nervous since you all don't seem to be on the same page.
"Oh well Hope is your rep." "Awesome. Then explain to me why all of my correspondence is from someone named Marcie?" "......uh it's Hope in our system." "Marvelous. I am looking at two letters signed by Marcie."
There are 2 levels of management involved in unfucking this now.
Post by NatashaBromanoff on Feb 2, 2015 19:51:50 GMT -5
snarkysparklefart i forgot to tell you, your crocheting made me finish my baby blanket FINALLY (I only had the edging left) and start another fun simple one with the leftover yarn.
I'm hesitant about what I share over there because of all the inactive people and it's our real identities.
I'm way more active over here than on FB. I just find the format hard to keep up with, but I do need to try to get better.
Same for me, I have such a hard time remembering who's usernames match up with real life names so I almost feel like Idk who I'm talking to. I try to post but definitely more active here than on fb.
What bothers me about the group is that we have over 150 members and I always see the same handful of people posting/commenting/replying. Seems like a lot of members are just lurking and it's kinda uncomfortable. I thought the group was made up of only active participants.
Maybe I'm reading too much into it.
I've noticed over the last month I care more about the m15 group (on the dump/ proboards) than checking my fb. So although I origonally cared about joining the facebook group, I dont really look at it or my news feed anymore.
Post by snarkysparklefart on Feb 2, 2015 20:00:28 GMT -5
NatashaBromanoff I doubt it was me who inspired it I've been so lazy with mine lately, but TheTuna15 and wifieo have recently shared theirs. (Maybe a few others too, I'm sorry if I'm leaving someone out) Nonetheless, awesome that you completed it
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