To ALL our TTCAL Ladies- New and Old!!!

tobynscarlett · #1 May 13th, 2009, 07:55 PM

As many of you know our board has recently been blessed with a large group of new members who have decided to come here from another board. We are so happy to have the chance to welcome these new ladies (and the others that are now joining our board after a loss). As we all have personally discovered, this is a wonderful place to recieve and give support to our fellow sisters in this time of need.

One thing that has recently come to my attention is that our 2010 thread has become overwhelming to keep up with. While we are thrilled that everyone is checking in daily, it is also very difficult to give the support we would like when it is necessary to read through hundreds of posts just to see what is happening with everyone. I would hate to find out that someone is dealing with a hard (or happy) situation and did not get the support they deserve because their story got lost in the shuffle.

So, my request is simple- please keep checking in on the 2010 thread daily and help us meet our posting goal. But any time you have something you would like to share with the board please start a new thread. This will allow everyone here the opportunity to share in the joys and sorrow that TTC after loss brings. I also believe that the newer members will be better able to assimilate into the group.

We all want to show our support for each other- unfortunately, it is the pain of our losses that joins us. Let's not allow something as simple as missing a few posts separate us. It would be very sad for us to lose even one member because she felt her story was ignored.

Thank you so much for your cooperation. I love you girls and I really feel that this small change will allow us all to get to know each other better.

Love,
Your Co-Host
Heather

Boble · #2 May 13th, 2009, 08:05 PM

thats a really fair point. It is hard work to keep up with the posts especially when so many of us are posting while you are asleep and vice versa

I just wanted to be clear on what it is you are after.. is the big 2010 thread for general chit chat and specific information to be posted separately ? or is it the other way around?

sorry just wanted to clarify before I did the wrong thing

AngelBabies · #3 May 13th, 2009, 08:06 PM

Hi Heather... Ok.. having a moment of confusement here...... So we keep chatting in the main thread and post 'important' stuff in a seperate thread.... or do we post the 'important' stuff in the big thread and chat in a different thread...

I think I need more coffee

SNAP.... Bel

tobynscarlett · #4 May 13th, 2009, 08:15 PM

I will be happy to clarify for you ladies

I was thinking that the 2010 thread could serve us better as a "just checking in", "gonna be offline for a few days" or just wishing everyone a great day. Just a place to jump in and say hi!!! Then you could use the individual threads to let everyone know the details- like losing (or getting) jobs, updates on your TTC efforts, Dr appointments, cute things DH says, those wonderful BFP stories, or just anything. Just post on the individual threads when there is something that you want to share with the entire group. It makes it much easier than having to read through so many posts

If anyone else has any ideas on this I would love to hear from them!!! Thanks for asking questions so no one gets confused

AngelBabies · #5 May 13th, 2009, 08:26 PM

OK...... (taking a sip of coffee)....... So general chit chat on the large thread and 'important' stuff on the individual threads

tobynscarlett · #6 May 13th, 2009, 08:29 PM

Sounds like a plan to me!!!

Just making sure we are all able to support each other and not miss any important events!!

AngelBabies · #7 May 13th, 2009, 08:39 PM

Cool... can I just throw something out there and let me know if it would work......cause I certainly never want to miss someone needing a shoulder because I missed their post......

Is 2 threads a possibility............ Maybe the one now as General Chit Chat and one additional thread for the 'important' stuff.......... obviously not called that... another name escapes me right now.... but that way when we are catching up its just the 2 main threads because sometimes with time restraints we cant always get to all the individual post....... and I really would hate to miss anyone.

Just a thought......let me know what you think

Boble · #8 May 13th, 2009, 08:41 PM

I think thats a great idea Robyn....

Heather - what do you think???

tobynscarlett · #9 May 13th, 2009, 08:48 PM

From what I am seeing in some of the posts, it is very difficult for everyone to go through pages and pages of posts. It would be easier for everyone to be sure they didn't miss anything if we had more individual posts. I think once everyone gets to know the board a little better (the format was recently changed and took a little adjustment) you will see how easy it is. For example- when you have replied to a thread a little check mark comes up-it not only tells you that you have replied, but if you click that check mark you can automatically go to the last unread post so you don't have to reread everything you have already seen. Also, the bold headlines show when there are new replies. It may take a little getting used to , but I do believe it will help everyone to follow individuals a little better.

I am afraid that even with another thread it would also quickly get overwhelming to read all of the posts. Thanks for your input though!!! It's our member's that make JM such a great place and we want to hear from everyone!!!

AngelBabies · #10 May 13th, 2009, 08:50 PM

No worries Heather..... point taken..... cheers

..Jessica.. · #11 May 13th, 2009, 09:09 PM

I agree Heather, I usually find myself not even reading through the pages and just reply to what is on the page I'm currently on. I always feel bad, but the girls are chatter boxes and I can't keep up!

I agree completely with starting a new thread whenever there is an update, etc.

AngelBabies · #12 May 13th, 2009, 09:15 PM

Us...... Chatterboxes... Nooooo Never......

Trish36 · #13 May 14th, 2009, 07:11 AM

sounds good!

klt · #14 May 14th, 2009, 07:19 AM

sounds great to me... that way I can see everyone's important stuff and reply personally and not be afraid I missed something when i don't make it through pages of chat. Thanks!

.:Shortcake:. · #15 May 14th, 2009, 09:40 AM

Sounds like a great idea! Thank you!

LissaDawn · #16 May 14th, 2009, 09:56 AM

thats a great idea. i confess, i usually dont check the chat thread!

starrsgirl · #17 May 14th, 2009, 10:08 AM

This sounds so good to me! I never post in the general thread because I just can't keep up with it all and then I feel bad. But I want to be active on the board and offer lots of support to everyone. I really like it when people are descriptive in their subject lines too...that way, I can pretty much recall the whole conversation when I just see the subject line again.