New forum for Waiting to TTC

[K-Raye's Mommy]

I would like to suggest a new forum for those of us in limbo and Waiting to TTC. I have asked around and I got a lot of good feedback about having that type of forum. There are a lot of us that either have to wait to TTC because of medical or personal reasons. It would be good to share things on a forum about that.

Thanks!

[heidiforever]

Now there's an interesting idea!

[Clara Hinton]

Cassidy,

Thanks so much for your suggestion. I never take lightly any suggestions that are given to me about ways to enhance the SG message boards so that more support can be given.

One of the things I've always tried to do is to keep the boards as simplified as possible. So many times there are way too many topics on message boards and it becomes very hard for people to find a place to post because there are too many restrictions and limitations. That's why we don't have a lot of different forums on SG at this time.

I will keep your idea in mind as our message boards continue to grow and needs increase. When I get at least ten or more requests for a particular board, then I put out a question to the general population and ask how much interest there is before making a decision.

So..........if there are others that strongly want a board for those "waiting to TTC", I am asking for more input.

Again, thanks so much for your suggestion. I will wait to see how many others respond to having a need for this particular forum.

Love,
Clara

[andrew]

I thought I should respond since I am one of those people in limbo as well. I have to undergo genetic testing that has to be done in Germany because the syndrome they think my son had is so rare. So until we find out if it is genetic or not, we should not have children because it might happen again. I think a forum for "waiting to TTC" would be a good thing. While I am happy for others who have gone on to pregnancy again after loss it is sometimes hard to see the posts with the pregnancy info on it. I think there are unique issues to feeling like your life is on hold in a way in regard to children and having to deal with others going on with their lives. I don't know if there are enough people in this situation to warrant a forum but I think it is a great idea. Thanks for considering it and Cassidy for making the suggestion....Maggie

[walkersmommy]

I have a bit of a dif take on it, dh and I wont be ttc for 3-5 years..so we are waiting however for personal and financial reasons not medical. But It might be nice if enough ppl were interested.

Jess

[mandee]

I think it's a great idea, too. Maybe not so much a "waiting to TTC" but a "Trying to Avoid" board - for whatever reason - medical, financial, personal. I know I would have loved a board like that in between my time at IHAM and my time at PAM!!

[Alaska]

maybe a board like this would be good...I want to ttc desperately, but cannot due to both medical and husband and life-circumstances reasons. I am not sure if I am 'waiting' to ttc, or if I will never be able to ttc. It looks more like the latter. It does seem to be a different can of worms when all hope of another baby is taken on top of loss.

I would personally like a board like that.

[Clara Hinton]

I appreciate the input, and ask that more of you respond. When I get plenty of feedback, it helps me make wise decisions about the message boards.

Keep the replies coming!

Love,
Clara

[momofmiles]

I had to respond on this because I am straddling the fence. One one hand, i would like it because I am in that limbo right now, but mostly because dh and I don't feel "ready" yet and are struggling with a lot of fears. I often want to post my fears and get feedback, but don't because I am not sure it is appropriate to mention pg. that often on the sb board, but then since i am not "actively" ttc, I don't feel it belongs on the ttc board. So a board like that might be good for discussing roadblocks to ttc, emotionally, personally, financially, etc.

On the other hand, I agree there can be too many boards and everyone just gets split up too much and then you don't get a lot of replies.

I am new here so I don't know if my opinion holds a lot of weight, but I thougt I would chime in!

[walkersmommy]

of course your opinion matters..I thought the same too after I thought about it. a small board means not many relpies which can be frustrating!!

Hmmmm

Hope it all works out

Jessica

[kevinandkim]

Hi my husband and I are going to wait to TTC again for personal reasons. Sometimes its nice to talk to others that are in the same situation. To give moral support to one another! I would like to see a "Waiting to TTC" forum! Good Idea! Kim

[chrysta]

I think the waiting board is a great idea too, many of us don't limit ourselves to just one board anyway, so I don't think it would split us up too much. It can be really frustrating when you can't immediatly go to ttc. Seems like it will be the tenth of never before I make it to that board!!!

[heidi]

I think I'd fit in better on a board like this too. My dh had a vasectomy and we are in limbo waiting for his reversal.

Heidi

[Mommy2amazingGrace]

I would actually like this thread also because of personal reasons, I'm waiting to TTC.

[christinasmom]

I just found this site...and I feel like this kind of message board is what I'm looking for...I just lost my baby a few months ago and need time before TTC again. So this would fit me great!