Don't like it when my threads get redirected from baby club

[BabyGirl999]

But surely those of us with older babies are best qualified to help those with newborn questions?!

 

[Pearls18]

I get what you all mean, but the probs with sub forums and breaking things down means we're divided even more. We go into the BF or weaning forums looking for specific advice but how many times have we had "I'm going to stalk this thread because I want the answer too" replies? Because most people in the sub-forums are looking for advice and the ones with the answers have moved up to the next forum e.g. Like when you would go to the next trimester up from yours to ask if they had experienced similar. I think we actually need something a lot more general (which is what I personally thought baby club was) so there is contact with mums with recent but advanced experience. So I agree with the posters who said we need to define baby club!!! If baby club isn't for advice then I think we need some kind of 0-12 months 'advice shop' x

 

[Cat lady]

I think the answer is obvious - let's all use the subforums more!

I completely agree! I am so guilty of not visiting these sub forums. I guess its because I have been breastfeeding for 9 months without issue, and dont have any problems with weaning...so dont feel the need to visit them. But thats not to say I couldnt help somebody who is struggling and if their threads are in the sub-forums I just wouldnt see them.

Would be the same if things were segregated in age as well.
xxx

 

[pinklightbulb]

But surely those of us with older babies are best qualified to help those with newborn questions?!

Didn't think of that Maybe I'm not so out of place then. Not many threads are aimed at mums of 12 months plus in BC so that's what I meant about feeling a bit silly I'm still here

 

[polo_princess]

^ Well mine is 15 months and I'm still herel. I'd need one of those little sections just for me Only because my baby is a really slow developer physically, isn't even cruising yet, so Toddler section isn't for me yet and I feel a bit out of place here too! I wish there was an in-between forum lol but there isn't so I just straddle. And User CP is your friend when you want to find missing threads, I agree

Have you tried toddler section?? You'll find the ladies in there are all very supportive and welcoming, dont feel like you're "intruding" just because your LO hasnt hit certain milestones ... remember, they were once where you are

 

[daisy118]

Does anyone have any advice what would be the appropriate section for asking questions about adjusting to routine/schedules/life/feedings with a newborn and toddler? Would it be toddler forum? I posted it here in BC and it got moved to breastfeeding...but it wasn't a bf question. If I am ff I would still have the same issue of adjusting to life being a mommy of two now. I don't have latch, supply or feeding issues.
I didn't mean to post "off topic" but I would like to know where to direct those questions. It was rather defeating to have my post moved and quite frankly turned me off of this site a bit.

 

[pinklightbulb]

^ Well mine is 15 months and I'm still herel. I'd need one of those little sections just for me Only because my baby is a really slow developer physically, isn't even cruising yet, so Toddler section isn't for me yet and I feel a bit out of place here too! I wish there was an in-between forum lol but there isn't so I just straddle. And User CP is your friend when you want to find missing threads, I agree

Have you tried toddler section?? You'll find the ladies in there are all very supportive and welcoming, dont feel like you're "intruding" just because your LO hasnt hit certain milestones ... remember, they were once where you are

I stick my head in now and then I see so many posts about walking and get scared away lol. My LO is still on stage 2 food and 3 bottles a day and nowhere near ready to give them up or to start on 'normal' food. I post sometimes in there but never have much to contribute as my LO is so far behind that doctors want him bloody 'monitored' as he's below the 3rd percentile and still isn't attempting to cruise or anything

 

[AlwaysPraying]

I like the idea of a sincere, "general questions for 0-12 months" board.

It seems that there are a lot of people who's threads get moved when it wasn't intended to be in the area it was moved to ever. On the other hand I do agree that there are a lot of "this is o/t but..." threads here lately.

I really enjoyed the third tri board the best, everything pertaining to the third tri was on there, everything! I could go to the other boards, but when I was in third tri, I knew my questions would be answered by others like me, and 2nd tri etc, didn't pertain anymore, but I could nose around if I wanted. There isn't so much of that here. There's way more, "my issue fits into baby club, ff, and weaning" threads. All legitimate sub boards that the question could go on, but it's so subjective to which board it SHOULD go on. So, generally, people default to the baby club board.

If it's a matter of traffic, and peoples threads are getting lost very quickly, then we could have threads for ff, bf, weaning, etc in the baby club as stickies.

I don't know, I just know, now, as a mom of an 8.5 month old, my issues are far reaching and cover way more than one board, so if it does, then I stick with the baby club, but it may, and has gotten moved. I will admit that I post on baby club more than others, because the other boards don't get visited as often (I'm repeating myself from my other post). And, the simplicity of having one board is easy for people on the go, and on phones, etc who don't have time to search around different areas. Personally, I've had relationship troubles and have posted on the relationship board, but then I get responses from those who are pregnant, who have three kids, and everything inbetween, but my specific issue relates to the fact that I have a 6 month old (or whatever age he was then). So, again, I thought baby club was best. I could go on, obviously! haha!

Clearly, there is no clear answer!

 

[polo_princess]

Clearly, there is no clear answer!

Never, which is why we have to try and strike a happy medium somewhere ... but as they say, you cant please all of the people all of the time

 

[Pearls18]

I like the idea of a sincere, "general questions for 0-12 months" board.

It seems that there are a lot of people who's threads get moved when it wasn't intended to be in the area it was moved to ever. On the other hand I do agree that there are a lot of "this is o/t but..." threads here lately.

I really enjoyed the third tri board the best, everything pertaining to the third tri was on there, everything! I could go to the other boards, but when I was in third tri, I knew my questions would be answered by others like me, and 2nd tri etc, didn't pertain anymore, but I could nose around if I wanted. There isn't so much of that here. There's way more, "my issue fits into baby club, ff, and weaning" threads. All legitimate sub boards that the question could go on, but it's so subjective to which board it SHOULD go on. So, generally, people default to the baby club board.

If it's a matter of traffic, and peoples threads are getting lost very quickly, then we could have threads for ff, bf, weaning, etc in the baby club as stickies.

I don't know, I just know, now, as a mom of an 8.5 month old, my issues are far reaching and cover way more than one board, so if it does, then I stick with the baby club, but it may, and has gotten moved. I will admit that I post on baby club more than others, because the other boards don't get visited as often (I'm repeating myself from my other post). And, the simplicity of having one board is easy for people on the go, and on phones, etc who don't have time to search around different areas. Personally, I've had relationship troubles and have posted on the relationship board, but then I get responses from those who are pregnant, who have three kids, and everything inbetween, but my specific issue relates to the fact that I have a 6 month old (or whatever age he was then). So, again, I thought baby club was best. I could go on, obviously! haha!

Clearly, there is no clear answer!

Yes exactly, I totally see your final point. I am drawn to baby club because I relate to people on this forum first and foremost on the age of my child...the fact I breastfeed, am weaning etc comes secondary to this...

 

[littlestar85]

I'm a fan of threads being in the appropriate section but just as some threads get moved, others stay in Baby Club even when they shouldn't be. Eg Osama Bin Laden; Breastfeeding Babies Better Behaved etc which should be put in News and Debates x

this I def agree with but it doesnt get moved?? xx

Exactly, especially when they end up having about 30 pages of replies and a crazy number of views and get heated so inevitably must create some complaints.

 

[cherryglitter]

I am guilty of posting in the wrong sections. I wouldn't mind if it got moved though. I should use the subsections more and then maybe this wouldn't be a probelm. I dunno. Im babbling, I am tired.

 

[mystika802]

i never go anywhere but here and breast feeding :s i tried the canadian post once but the ladies on there had been there so long i didnt know where i could 'jump in' so i just stick to where i know i guess

 

[aliss]

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The many sections are needed ^ it's impossible for any sort of 'clean' looking board with those stats. Maybe it sucks to have "YOUR" thread moves but then again, if every OT post was just left as it is, it would be a cluttered mess.

IMO, if the topic isn't really urgent (ie. "baby keeps crying, should I call a doctor"?) then I don't see the big deal about posting it in the appropriate section or waiting. I don't mean to demean your chosen topic, but how urgent can it possibly be that it can't wait for the 'less busy' (but by all means, still busy) BF forum ladies to reply?

I've been there, desperately looking for advice when LO wasn't latching and nurses were not available in the middle of the night, but when it's just a discussion question, is it that big of a deal to not post in the right section?

Just my thought

 

[kmac625]

I agree Aliss. Maybe I'm in the minority, but I regularly go back and forth between the weaning, bf and baby club sub-forums to see what's been posted and to post. Granted I'm not on a phone (I'm way behind and don't have any mobile apps on my phone) and am on a laptop, but unless it's urgent most posts I'm sure most questions can wait for responses in the appropriate place. I generally post in the evening here (in Canada) when most of the members (UK) are already gone to bed and I know that I'll have to wait until the next day to get responses when more people are on.

 

[Vickie]

Does anyone have any advice what would be the appropriate section for asking questions about adjusting to routine/schedules/life/feedings with a newborn and toddler? Would it be toddler forum? I posted it here in BC and it got moved to breastfeeding...but it wasn't a bf question. If I am ff I would still have the same issue of adjusting to life being a mommy of two now. I don't have latch, supply or feeding issues.
I didn't mean to post "off topic" but I would like to know where to direct those questions. It was rather defeating to have my post moved and quite frankly turned me off of this site a bit.

I moved your thread because I thought (incorrectly I suppose) that it would best be answered by other BF mothers who have transitioned to dealing with two. I know that BF is generally more time consuming etc. in the beginning so I thought those ladies could help you best.

When I moved it it had already dropped off the first page of baby club so I did feel it would get more views/replies in BF

If you want it moved back because you feel it is more directed towards mothers of two or more I will do so. (you will need to PM me though as I may not get back to this thread any time soon).

Note this does not apply to all threads moved as there are a lot of OT threads cropping up in BC lately and genuine questions are getting dropped off of the page really quickly.

 

[Peardrop]

Finally got a moment to post...

For a while I have thought that BC should be split into more sections - age seems most obvious to me. My thought would be approximately 0-6months (or pre weaning/moving) and approx 6-12 (or post weaning/moving) and 12months to toddler (??not sure if that's right or not).

This way those who are at the top end of the section would be able to help those new in that section (in the same way as the trimester boards) and those at the top end would straddle and move over when they felt comfortable doing so.

I also think that if everyone went into another section a couple of times a week (say) and looked at/answered a couple of questions then other sections would get more traffic, meaning more people would be encouraged to post in them. I am trying to do this - I can answer posts in weaning now as I feel I have some experience.

I try and post as much as time allows although I often post when the majority are offline (as I am in Australia) so suspect I am not well known (not an issue) but when it comes to me posting something and I get no/few answers I get very sad and rarely bother starting a post. If there were less threads in the section then it is more likely that someone who had some relevant advice would see it.

So I am for BC being split further - afterall TTC has been split a lot but yet the main Baby area (Incl weaning, BF, FF) has very few sections.

Just my two pennies worth!

 

[PepsiChic]

i would add that i do think people should decide on what they can best give advice on (for me BF - inverted nipple problems and PUPD sleep aiding) and take a few minutes every day to look at the right subforums to help other people. if we all did that people would be more inclined to post in the subforums. and we'd have a lot less "why does no-one reply to my threads" in the baby club.

 

[peanut56]

i never go anywhere but here and breast feeding :s i tried the canadian post once but the ladies on there had been there so long i didnt know where i could 'jump in' so i just stick to where i know i guess

Me too, I kinda felt like an intruder.
I usually stay in BC and occasionally GS...I try to post in the correct sections, but sometimes I just post without even thinking that it might not belong here.

 

[Pearls18]

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The many sections are needed ^ it's impossible for any sort of 'clean' looking board with those stats. Maybe it sucks to have "YOUR" thread moves but then again, if every OT post was just left as it is, it would be a cluttered mess.

IMO, if the topic isn't really urgent (ie. "baby keeps crying, should I call a doctor"?) then I don't see the big deal about posting it in the appropriate section or waiting. I don't mean to demean your chosen topic, but how urgent can it possibly be that it can't wait for the 'less busy' (but by all means, still busy) BF forum ladies to reply?

I've been there, desperately looking for advice when LO wasn't latching and nurses were not available in the middle of the night, but when it's just a discussion question, is it that big of a deal to not post in the right section?

If I had something urgent this is the last place I would be...time isn't the issue I'd happily wait for decent answers, my argument is the lack of views when threads are sent to quieter areas (and as I have mentioned I had good reason to put them in baby club due to the type of poster I was looking for not just to get a wider audience)

I agree with what someone was saying about the organisation of baby club- bnb was a life saver in pregnancy I always got at least 2 pages of help, but nowadays I rarely see the point in posting as I get redirected or few replies (I appreciate pregnant women are probs online more than mums with babies- but again could help with baby club being better organised- or the baby forums anyways)

This is the most replies I think one of my threads has had since being in the baby forums....and that's no surprise because it's baby club and something slightly controversial......which seems to be what it takes sometimes.....