For the record...

juangela

I wish I could find a group of ladies on the bump who are as awesome as you guys. You all win, hands down.

kelnyc

For the record, I wish I was pg too! I love the girls on the Getting Pregnant board (and they sometimes allow you to stick around after your BFP if they like you lots), but it's a little too late for you to befriend them.

Karen2905

I haven't lurked too much on the Bump, but I get the impression that everyone there thinks they're better parents than everyone else... or that they know about healthy pregnancies than anyone else... Is that what you've encountered?

juangela

Karen2905:

I haven't lurked too much on the Bump, but I get the impression that everyone there thinks they're better parents than everyone else... or that they know about healthy pregnancies than anyone else... Is that what you've encountered?

There are a ton of know-it-alls and a ton of drama queens. I mean, I get that all of us have raging hormones and are tired and grumpy...but that doesn't justify being mean to other people. Granted, there are a ton of boneheads with stupid questions, too, but I just don't understand the need to flame people for asking a question. If I don't have anything to say I just move on to the next post.

I guess it is the same with any "national" board, I just rarely see a reason to be snarky.

Karen2905

juangela:

Granted, there are a ton of boneheads with stupid questions, too

 

LOL... Tuesday Confession: I lie every time I say "there's no such thing as a stupid question."  

In fact, I ran across one on the Health and Fitness board not too long ago.  A pregnant woman, due 10 days in the future according to her signature ticker, was having chest pains, and wanted to know if she should still hit the gym.  I mean, really?  Really.   You're due in ten days, you're having chest pain, and your number one concern is whether you should work out? 

^ Thus is proof: stupid questions exist. 

chance_encounters

Have you tried your EDD board?  I was part of the August board and those ladies were freaking awesome!!!  Good luck in your pg

Cipolla2Be

Angela are they being mean to you???    Don't make me come over there....  "YOU DON"T KNOOOOOW ME!"...

KatieintheCity

I've asked a few random questions on the DC local bump board, and they've all been nice to me. But it does seem mostly like a place to brag about your bump/kids/parenting skills.

ETA: Also when I need some entertainment, I hang out on the Baby Names board. The things some people want to call their kids!