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Ang-Rich
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by pmpkn087
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The absence of all the BTDT mom's would leave a big hole...at least for me. You all got me through my pregnancy and this entire first year! I understand that it might not be the board it used to be but I really would hate to have it split.
What I would like...if LIF could make three icons for the subject (infant ?, Toddler ?, and School-age ?) This way if it went in the header it could make it easier for people to find things that relate more to their child first...I would just hope that they will still go back to the others to offer advice...that advice means so much to a scared, nervous and/or new mom.
hmmm...see, what I'm thinking is that people could go to the specific board and ask the question of the BTDT. But the picture posts, and the we have a walker posts...they are the majority...could stay on the age appropriate board.
But I would miss you
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by CathyB
Posted by jules
And again, i have to say i def see the majority of posts by those with 2 and under. And it seems that once some DC hit the 1 plus all of a sudden moms post less and less..
maybe it is just my observation
At least for me, I have a HORRIBLE memory and can't answer the questions about little babies any more.
I understand that. But i rarely even see that many posts from moms of kids 1 1/2 - 2 and up.
I feel like the majority of the posters on here are with DC 2 and under.
I mean maybe i could see splitting the boards if there was a lot of moms of 2 + kids. But i am just not seeing it.
Again, maybe it is just me and what i have observed.
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Moehick
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by jules
i think that i like ONE board. I have noticed that a lot of moms of older kids barely post. But when they do i would like to read about it. And would like their advice when i post as well. I really think that if the boards were separate that there would be less interaction between the moms of DC in different stages. And i think that would be a bigger loss for me. Call me selfish i guess.
But one of the best ways for getting advice is not only with people in the same situation but from those that have "been there, done that".
And again, i have to say i def see the majority of posts by those with 2 and under. And it seems that once some DC hit the 1 plus all of a sudden moms post less and less..
maybe it is just my observation
edited: is it really hard to skim through a couple of pages of posts?
I don't think anything on a message board is hard....skimming over your mouse doesn't take a lot of effort.
I was talking more of convience...I know I miss a lot of posts that involve children at Kerri's age because there is a large number of new threads everyday....which is great but as more, and more and more moms come I think more and more threads will get lost in the shuffle...KWIM?
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jules
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by pmpkn087
Posted by jules
And again, i have to say i def see the majority of posts by those with 2 and under. And it seems that once some DC hit the 1 plus all of a sudden moms post less and less..
maybe it is just my observation
edited: is it really hard to skim through a couple of pages of posts?
That's because after your kid turns one nobody wants to respond to your posts anymore
then no need for a board then LOL 
Anyway, i just think i would miss the help of the more experienced moms.
But then again most the the advice i have been getting are from moms that are a few months older than my DS. So i guess it wouldnt' be that much of a loss 
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pmpkn087
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
See, THAT'S the thing...I would miss you too! The drawback is that you don't develop friendships and comeroderie with parents of younger kids than yours, KWIM.
Look at it this way...that gorgeous little man will be one soon. Then he would graduate to the next board (which, I can't believe that by the way) 
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Moehick
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by jules
Posted by CathyB
Posted by jules
And again, i have to say i def see the majority of posts by those with 2 and under. And it seems that once some DC hit the 1 plus all of a sudden moms post less and less..
maybe it is just my observation
At least for me, I have a HORRIBLE memory and can't answer the questions about little babies any more.
I understand that. But i rarely even see that many posts from moms of kids 1 1/2 - 2 and up.
I feel like the majority of the posters on here are with DC 2 and under.
I mean maybe i could see splitting the boards if there was a lot of moms of 2 + kids. But i am just not seeing it.
Again, maybe it is just me and what i have observed.
I know there is a large number of moms with DC 2+...considering I was pregnant with loads of them and the parenting board was going strong before I got on it.
Kinda my point that lots of different threads get buried as the population grows
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
I have to say if I have a question I usually ask it on the Multiples board b/c I find that the posters there have more in common with what my question relates to - and so Moe, I can definitely see your point.
Lately, I feel like I can't relate to a lot of the posts - maybe a few per page. And like CathyB said, I don't remember what I did months ago to give advice so really, after DDs turned one, I find myself relating to less and less posts.
And really, whatever if it stays this way (which I'm sure it will  ) or if it is split, I'll still sign on to see your cuties! 
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| Posted 4/3/08 9:34 PM |
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jules
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by Moehick
Posted by jules
i think that i like ONE board. I have noticed that a lot of moms of older kids barely post. But when they do i would like to read about it. And would like their advice when i post as well. I really think that if the boards were separate that there would be less interaction between the moms of DC in different stages. And i think that would be a bigger loss for me. Call me selfish i guess.
But one of the best ways for getting advice is not only with people in the same situation but from those that have "been there, done that".
And again, i have to say i def see the majority of posts by those with 2 and under. And it seems that once some DC hit the 1 plus all of a sudden moms post less and less..
maybe it is just my observation
edited: is it really hard to skim through a couple of pages of posts?
I don't think anything on a message board is hard....skimming over your mouse doesn't take a lot of effort.
I was talking more of convience...I know I miss a lot of posts that involve children at Kerri's age because there is a large number of new threads everyday....which is great but as more, and more and more moms come I think more and more threads will get lost in the shuffle...KWIM?
yes i guess i do. I guess since my DS is on the younger side it is hard for me to see the other side of it. Especially since i think a lot of the posts are in somewhat our range as opposed to the toddler.
Well either way i hope the moms read all the boards and respond.
I need all the help i can get 
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pmpkn087
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by jules
But then again most the the advice i have been getting are from moms that are a few months older than my DS. So i guess it wouldnt' be that much of a loss
That's because moms of toddlers can't even remember their underwear, never mind the first year
In all seriousness...I left my undies at the gym yesterday on the hook next to the shower they were brand new!
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jules
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by pmpkn087
Posted by jules
But then again most the the advice i have been getting are from moms that are a few months older than my DS. So i guess it wouldnt' be that much of a loss
That's because moms of toddlers can't even remember their underwear, never mind the first year
In all seriousness...I left my undies at the gym yesterday on the hook next to the shower they were brand new!
hey then we have something in common...
This newbie mom put her undies on inside out LOL 
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pmpkn087
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by jules
Especially since i think a lot of the posts are in somewhat our range as opposed to the toddler.
I think that maybe you notice the posts that you can relate to more than you notice the ones you can't yet. It's only natural
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pmpkn087
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by jules
hey then we have something in common...
This newbie mom put her undies on inside out LOL
I remember doing that my first day back at work from mat leave. they were inside out grannie panties. I noticed at like 2:00. And they had flowers on them. how does one not notice that?
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Diana1215
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
I see it now as Jack is getting a little older - the newborn questions don't have much to do with us anymore....I still answer them though bc it is still fresh in my mind.
I think alot of the problem is - and I am DEF. at fault for this also - is we are constantly seeing the same posts over and over again. Ex: How much is your 4 month old eating? Technically the person can do a search and see what previous 4 month old babies ate - but they want to know what the other 4 month old babes are eating NOW. And then the next day it will be "How much is your 5 month old eating" - Again, I did this - and still do - but I think alot of the problem is the repetition of the posts - and the frequency of these posts. Maybe if we could have some posts that we all just add to - and keep bumping - so that people can use those as a reference. Another example - "what do I do for teething."
-- OMG - that was practically one big run on sentence lol!
I personally like having one board - I am constantly adding to my notebook what you older moms are going through - whether it be eating issues - sleeping issues - molar issues - I bookmark it for the future. I like to know what lies ahead of me.
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leighla
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
I would be in favor of it.
Newborn - Toddler
Toddler - School Age
School Age and Up
In lieu of that what would help me is if there was a place in the avatars that told us how old everyone's DC is.
Would give me a frame of reference.
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Moehick
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
I get that everyone likes one board but when roughly 100 new moms come on each year (Expecting list right now has 238 moms) then things get pretty busy.
I am just saying I would love a board where I could go and find other moms that are going through what I am like, for example, Multiples does
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mosh913
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by prncss
I can see bonuses to keeping it the same and to splitting it. I, personally, would rather it stay one board because it's just easier and I'm lazy
ITA!
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Diana1215
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by leighla
In lieu of that what would help me is if there was a place in the avatars that told us how old everyone's DC is.
Would give me a frame of reference.
I agree. I am always asking the age of the persons child so I can help more.
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CathyB
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by leighla
In lieu of that what would help me is if there was a place in the avatars that told us how old everyone's DC is.
Would give me a frame of reference.
I agree. I am always asking the age of the persons child so I can help more.
Maybe we can put it in the name part. I put it in mine.
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JavaJunkie
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
I like one board.
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SweetT
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
that's a great idea, but what then about mom's of 2 or more??
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Gatsbygirl
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
I like one board. I've learned a lot and like (hopefully) helping out moms with younger babies!
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DUCKS2001
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
I am on the fence bc i like talking to everyone
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| Posted 4/4/08 9:17 AM |
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by FelAndJon
You know what WOULD help though, if everyone wrote the actual topic of the post in the subject line instead of something along the lines of "I have a question" or "what do you think of this".
Sorry, this is a pet peeve of mine 
I am the worst offender of this. I am all about the teaser subject....it is the marketing chick in me.
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pinkandblue
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
I do not see it being a bad idea, I am flexible
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Re: Would it be such a bad thing to split the parenting board?
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
Posted by FelAndJon
The problem with this is once someone graduates from one board to another, they would rarely visit the previous to answer any questions of moms with younger children then the newer moms would just end up writing on the next board (KWIM?). Also, what about parents with children of both ages?
ITA
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