Combined Thread?

[Kel]

So I've been thinking lately that I really miss talking to both the TTC gals and the preggie gals since we all have our own threads. I've posted will many of you at some point through my TTC/pregnancy journey and I keep feeling like I have to leave friends behind when I move to a new thread. I understand the reason for it, but was wondering if anyone is interested in a combined thread where we could all talk. It would only work if we are all free to talk about babies, pregnancy, and TTC. I don't think we would want to censor our conversation. So I know this may not work for everyone (and I totally understand that), but I thought I would see if anyone is interested. I read all the threads, but feel like I'd be butting in if I posted there (especially in the TTC thread).

Anyway, curious to hear everyones thoughts on this.

[anon236]

Kelly-
I would LOVE a combinedd thread here! I also read all of the posts, but I hesitate to respond even when I feel that I could help someone or provide my personal experience once in awhile!

My only concern would be, like you said, having to censor what I say...but I would LOVE to be able to openly discuss TTC, being pregnant, and now having a new baby around! And, like you, I have been around here long enough to have been a part of all of those threads! :rolleyes:

I am totally FOR having a combined daily thread! I am sure that we all have experience and stories to offer each other. All of the TTCers are not first time moms (though some are) and some of us new moms TTCed for a LONG time before being successful...so I think we all have something to offer and I would like it!

[Kody 1976]

I think it would be great to have a combined thread too. That way nobody would ever feel like we are "barging in" on anyone. smile.gif It's fun to talk about TTC, being preggie, nursing, being a new mommy.... smile.gif

[elmirady]

I am from the TTC thread and think a combined thread would be fun to participate in. I am not one who would feel they need things censored and I enjoy reading the nursing and preggie threads, (although the preggie thread needs some graduates from the TTC thread)!

[MrsA925]

I think it would be great to put the threads together smile.gif

Ginny

[kcphillips]

I agree that this is a great idea. We all have a lot to learn from each other. :D :D

[jenn42302]

I'm a TTCer and I have no problem combining...as long as no one minds reading the novels I write ;)

Wanna start Jan 2004 (so the preggie/new mommies Dec thread can finish up?)

We'll probably need to do it weekly, a-la-TTC thread, since there will be so much activities due to all the participants!!

And yes, we'd like to do away with the TTC thread and all move to the preggie thread (but if it's just one, where do we graduate to?? ;) )

jenn smile.gif

[Fiona]

I like the idea of a combine thread but maybe we could have a daily thread everyone posts to but keep the other threads for the more specifics to each area.

Ok so I am going to be one of the sensitive ones and really don't want to hear people whinging about being pregnant or baby problems when I am still struggling TTC.

Just a thought.

Fiona smile.gif

[Red Sox Fan]

I like the idea of the "groups" having more communication with each other, but I wonder if it'd be easier to have threads by topic instead of a daily/weekly free-for-all? Just an idea, but sometimes one huge thread is so overwhelming, where separate threads for different topics might be easier to manage. smile.gif

[calgal]

I'm also pretty sensitive right now, depending on the day and how optimistic or pessimistic I feel about my TTC chances. I know I "lurk" on the preggie thread and read about what I (hope I) have to look forward to, but that also lets me avoid lurking on days I just can't handle being "around" new moms or preggies. Maybe we can have a "New Mothers" Daily Thread, where anyone and everyone who wants to post there can, but keep our TTC thread alone? (Can keep the preggie thread alone too if y'all want, but I'm not in that party so I can't vote...)

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[DuneRaiderette]

im with calgal and fiona. ive been a ttc-er (though not actively ttc) for almost a year now, and am only just getting ready to start actively ttc when the doc says ok. some days, its ok to hear about babies, and some days, i dont want any part of it. so, if we could still keep our own ttc board, and post to a general board, it would be cool with me!!! ;)

[Kel]

Okay, so here are my thoughts. I totally understand why TTCers may not want to post with preggies and mommies. But, I also don't want people to have to post to 2 spots (ie a daily and their own thread - you would be posting the same thing twice pretty much). So, what do you think about combining the preggie and mommie threads, but keeping the TTC thread seperate. But would it be okay for people to post in each others threads as long as we stick to the topic at hand? For example, I could post to the TTC thread as long as I only respond to TTC and general stuff (ie say that someone's chart looks great, or respond to a comment on someone's job, etc.). TTCers could post in the preggie/mommie thread (ie with questions or comments) if they want to, but could choose not to if it is difficult for them. This way I could still keep in touch with my TTC friends, but not make anyone upset with talk about babies and pregnancy.

Would this be an okay compromise?

[elmirady]

Kel - That sounds great to me!

[Fiona]

Kelly

That sounds like a good compromise.

Fiona smile.gif

[DuneRaiderette]

"kel--master mediator!!!" :D sounds good to me three!

[JessicaLM1]

Hi! I think that a combined thread is an excellent idea. I tried to use this site about 4 1/2 months ago, but since I have had my little girl already, I feel really out of place asking advice on how to loose the pregnancy weight on some of the threads. It would be a huge relief to be able to talk to New Moms and also help others who might have questions about what happens AFTER the baby is here. Great idea guys!

JessicaLM1
Georgia
Weight: 208
Goal: 135

[Karka14]

Great idea!

Karen