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crazylife
Fri Apr-06-07 02:32 PM
Member since Mar 30th 2007
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#271176, "Didn't write this but it's about TC"
I wrote a letter to Dr. Phil today. Wouldn't triplet moms partaking in cyber-bullying make a great show? Here's the letter:
Dear Dr. Phil,
I am the mother of 3 year old triplets and a 21 month old singleton. I belong to an online support group for mothers of triplets called the Triplet Connection at www.tripletconnection.com. This online support forum is the largest online support group available for high order multiple mothers. It's a lifeline for women in high risk pregnancies and raising triplets, quads and more.
A month ago, some of the triplet mothers started a spoof forum called the Triplet Disconnection, at www.tripletdisconnection.com. It started out as being a place to make fake posts regarding feeding babies, babies crying, taking out three babies, etc. It was meant to be a place to let your hair down and poke a little fun at the absurdity of raising triplets. It quickly became something else entirely.
It has now become a textbook case in cyber-bullying. The interesting thing about this story is these women are not teenagers on MySpace. They are grown women, many of them successful business women who are raising triplets. They now single out women on the real Triplet Connection and cyber-attack them. Their posts are lewd and offensive to all walks of life. A lot of triplet moms are afraid to post anything personal or ask for help, because they will be attacked and openly made fun of on the spoof forum.
I believe the fact that this is a bunch of triplet moms engaging in such activity makes for a very interesting spin on cyber-stalking and cyber-bullying.
Please feel free to contact me for specific information if you find this an interesting story line.
Thank you,
Michele
I'll keep everyone posted if I hear back from one of the producers. Can you imagine if they agree to do a show on it and then all those posts are made public on national television and those women's family and friends saw what they were saying and making public on the internet? Wouldn't you just want to die of embarrassment?
I can just hear Dr. Phil right now saying, "How's that working for you?"
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RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, tripletots98, Apr 06th 2007, #1
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, Luvmy3, Apr 06th 2007, #2
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, jonib, Apr 06th 2007, #3
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, Tasha, Apr 06th 2007, #4
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, NCtripmom, Apr 06th 2007, #5
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, NCtripmom, Apr 06th 2007, #6
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, Zaz, Apr 06th 2007, #7
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, ShanAZ, Apr 06th 2007, #8
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, moonqueen, Apr 06th 2007, #9
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, tripletots98, Apr 06th 2007, #11
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, HOWMANY, Apr 06th 2007, #10
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, naomi, Apr 06th 2007, #12
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, Tasha, Apr 06th 2007, #15
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, foreveramom, Apr 06th 2007, #13
RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC, julie123, Apr 06th 2007, #14
tripletots98
Fri Apr-06-07 02:49 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1222 posts
#271181, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
Wait, what?
Amy~
Paige, Austin & Hailee - 8yrs
10/29/98 34w1d
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Luvmy3
Fri Apr-06-07 02:55 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1260 posts
#271184, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
Who wrote this and why is it posted here? This board was just getting back to normal. Can't we let sleeping dogs be?
Terri~
12/21/01 at 33 weeks
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jonib
Fri Apr-06-07 02:58 PM
Member since Oct 11th 2005
352 posts
#271185, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 2
this was my post when I couldnt respond to this...
Michele,
I am sitting here in disbelief...I CAN NOT believe you would write a letter like that...I don't know who "crazy life" is or why you would have sent them this, but why in the world would you do this??? You go on and on about not wanting drama and then you do this???? You actually want the drama on national television is the real deal isn't it? I hope you get off your high horse about all your posts of wanting the drama to end...it is obvious you don't.
Unfreakingbelievable.....you are truly in need of something to do with your time rather than trashing people on another site....
Jonib
16 month old cuties, Abby, Andy and Caroline
Rhett 9
no, I can't get the lily pie to work
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Tasha
Fri Apr-06-07 03:02 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1251 posts
#271187, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
Wait, I don't want drama anymore but I will write and publicly display a letter to a national TV show to stir it up again. I am confused.
Tasha
Julia, Megan & Alex 7/00 at 30 weeks
Abby 12/02
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NCtripmom
Fri Apr-06-07 03:05 PM
Member since Apr 03rd 2007
11 posts
#271189, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
This could be the silliest thing I've seen. I'm sure Dr Phil is going to waste his time on this...
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NCtripmom
Fri Apr-06-07 03:05 PM
Member since Apr 03rd 2007
11 posts
#271190, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
Fri Apr-06-07 03:18 PM by NCtripmom
dbl post
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Zaz
Fri Apr-06-07 03:06 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
744 posts
#271191, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
With all the drama finally starting to fade away, it's a shame that someone would want to fire it up again with this post.
And I am sure there are a billion more interesting and worthwhile topics in the world for Dr. Phil's talk show than this silly one! lol!
Lisa
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ShanAZ
Fri Apr-06-07 03:11 PM
Member since Oct 11th 2005
707 posts
#271196, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
Lame. No better way to describe it.
ggg, 25 weekers
Nov, 2005
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moonqueen
Fri Apr-06-07 03:23 PM
Member since Mar 20th 2007
23 posts
#271200, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
I'm pretty new to this site, but even I've grown weary of this topic. Obsessing over a website is not healthy behavior. Everyone really needs to learn how to move on. If you're having trouble, perhaps that is the letter that should be written to Dr. Phil.
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tripletots98
Fri Apr-06-07 03:26 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1222 posts
#271202, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 9
I agree....the person who wrote this letter is having serious trouble moving on from a website she is NO LONGER a member of! It's confusing! Why the on going obsession with it, kwim?
Amy~
Paige, Austin & Hailee - 8yrs
10/29/98 34w1d
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HOWMANY
Fri Apr-06-07 03:25 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
843 posts
#271201, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
You have got to be KIDDING ME!!!!!
Maybe we have someone with their own issues who need to get on Dr. Phil and work them out.
Where is the head shaking and eye rolling smilies???
FT
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
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naomi
Fri Apr-06-07 03:30 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
941 posts
#271203, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
I think writing to Dr. Phil was a good idea. I have not partaken in ANY of the drama here lately. I took one look at the TDC site and was sick to my stomach. I haven't gone back there - it is so very not for me, and that is fine. But it does upset me that there are those who feel the need to poke fun at others in a public space. If you have to get it out of your system, fine, but do it somewhere that is not open to the public.
I hope Dr. Phil does take this case on. It's a tragedy really. The TC site desperately needs someone to set some ground rules and help implement ways to ENFORCE those rules. It's obvious that the owners and moderators here can't/won't/don't know how to. (I don't say that as an attack, more as a plea of desperation from a longtime member who sees a need for detailed ground rules here.)
Hurray for Dr. Phil. Maybe he'll invite some of you to hash out this issue (once and for all) and finally get it resolved.
Naomi
gbb 7-12-02
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Tasha
Fri Apr-06-07 03:37 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1251 posts
#271207, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 12
If that is the case wouldn't Nanny 911 would a much better suited show? We could have a naughty forum for offenders and a star chart to earn Mom's nigh out. I could really use a mom’s night out! I will be a really good girl for that.
Tasha
Julia, Megan & Alex 7/00 at 30 weeks
Abby 12/02
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foreveramom
Fri Apr-06-07 03:35 PM
Member since Jan 30th 2006
771 posts
#271205, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
I'm completely shocked that someone would take the time out to write to a talkshow host, hoping to get internet drama brought into the real world. For what? More drama? Bizarre that someone who was so avidly pro a spoof board would now oppose it so much that she'd spend tons of time obsessing over it. Who'd even think about contacting a talkshow host. Perhaps Springer would be a better choice.
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julie123
Fri Apr-06-07 03:36 PM
Member since Jun 13th 2006
566 posts
#271206, "RE: Didn't write this but it's about TC"
In response to Reply # 0
Which Michele is this? Is this from MSTAR's blog? Cause the other Michelle (is that how it's spelled? Sorry if it's not) the one that had to get a new user name, usually signs with her old user name. And the only otehr Michele I know from this site is MSTAR
What is going on here. I don't understand.
Julie wife to Mark and mom to
Tristan Declan 4lbs 3oz
Cassandra Madison 4lbs 7oz
Ryland Markus 4lbs 2oz
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Sept 23, 2008 Laurene's "dear John" post to TC
Subject: "I've just Emailed TC..." Previous topic | Next topic
Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:52 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1537, "I've just Emailed TC..."
Just saying goodbye to you all. Thank you for the love and support I have gotten over the years - you have made my journey easier.
There are assumptions about me out there that I am struggling to appreciate. There is at least one woman that assumes I'm judgemental and I don't support her views. Whatever. Assume whatever. I need to distance myself from the TC drama.
Someone needs to disable PM's. I think it's a chicken way to say stuff to people - be bold and then stab someone on a PM. classy.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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RE: I've just Emailed TC..., Triplethefun04, Sep 23rd 2008, #1
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #5
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., madmolly, Sep 23rd 2008, #2
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #4
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RE: I've just Emailed TC..., 3D Montana Mama, Sep 23rd 2008, #3
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RE: I've just Emailed TC..., Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #8
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RE: I've just Emailed TC..., madmolly, Sep 23rd 2008, #15
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #17
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., 3D Montana Mama, Sep 23rd 2008, #14
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #7
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., 3petes, Sep 23rd 2008, #16
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., Triplethefun04, Sep 23rd 2008, #18
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #19
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., NC_tripmom, Sep 24th 2008, #26
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., Laurene, Sep 24th 2008, #28
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., LolasLadies, Sep 23rd 2008, #20
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., MSTAR, Sep 23rd 2008, #21
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., madmolly, Sep 23rd 2008, #25
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., MSTAR, Sep 24th 2008, #27
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., foreveramom, Sep 23rd 2008, #22
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., PA triplets, Sep 23rd 2008, #23
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., foreveramom, Sep 23rd 2008, #24
RE: I've just Emailed TC..., Triplethefun04, Sep 24th 2008, #29
Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 08:56 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
795 posts
#1538, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
I'm not sure I understand what's going on. But I think people with different views can coexist on here, can't they? I'm not defending one or the other.
I like this new area of TC and I'm sorry that you feel like this.
I like you. I don't care what sites you go to or not go to. It doesn't bother me that you don't like the site I frequent. No judgements here.
Stick around and let's get through these crazy preschool years together.
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:06 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1542, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 1
I appreciate that Michelle - you helped me alot when I was pregnant and I will miss hearing about your updates. take care, maybe we will meet on another site someday.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 08:58 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1539, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
I JUST POSTED THE WHOLE FREAKING PM!!!! You may say many things about me, but chicken I am not. I only sent you one PM and I THOUGHT I WAS BEING NICE!!! For goodness sake, can I apologize any more???? Why is it not judgemental of you to assume that I was being ill-spirited and not see my PM with the spirit and intent in which it was written????
I said I was sorry. I said I was wrong. I clearly misread the situation...uh, clearly. I was attempting to acknowledge the elephant in the room (please don't take that to mean that I am calling you an elephant..I AM NOT!!!!) so that as a new group we could move passed it. I was attempting to avoid this landmine that I apparently jumped into with both feet!!! I can't win for losing and I still can't figure out how I could have so greatly offended you!!!
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:05 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1541, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 2
Not that I owe you an explanation as you started this. I said I was the only one not posting somewhere else and you made all kinds of unpleasant assumptions about me. You don't know me. You sent me a PM telling me that I had decided people were undesirable....where you got your information from is none of my business. But...I also don't need to belong to a group where people are unsupportive out of the blue. People that take it upon themselves to "fix" what is (in their opinion) broken about me. I HATE assumptions. I do appreciate an appology and do accept that. I'm not interested in having assumptions made about me and then pointed out on a PM. I'm not in high school and playing with the big girls is what I do best. Not playing with you anymore - no more assumptions. thank you.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 09:09 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1546, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 4
"I had decided people were undesirable" I, in fact, did not say that.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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3D Montana Mama
Tue Sep-23-08 09:02 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
642 posts
#1540, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
Tue Sep-23-08 09:23 PM by 3D Montana Mama
Dear Laurene,
I am not sure what happenned, but I am so sorry to hear this. I wish you would stay!
I hardly ever post anymore, but I do feel like I know you from your posts over the years. You are a wonderful mother and have provided so much support to other mothers here over the years. You offer a perspective which will not easily be replaced. I think of you as my "camping" cohort lol.
Thank you for all of your contributions over the years. You will be missed!
Cynthia
DS-7/99
BBB born 8/04 at 31 4/7 weeks
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 09:07 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1543, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 3
Tue Sep-23-08 09:23 PM by madmolly
I posted the entire PM there under the post about the sites we all visit, as requested. I am up to my eye balls with apologies. I do appreciate her! I can't believe the way this unfolded.
Wow, I have powerful words.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:08 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1545, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 6
Don't give yourself so much credit Lea - your not that powerful....
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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Sheller223
Tue Sep-23-08 09:12 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
798 posts
#1547, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 8
If her words are not that powerful to you, then why, oh why are you packing up your toys and leaving? It seems like a bit of an overreaction.
Michelle
ggg born March 15, 2005
35.2 wks
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:14 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1548, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 10
Another assumption, must be a buddy system.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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Sheller223
Tue Sep-23-08 09:15 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
798 posts
#1549, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 11
How is it an assumption? Weren't those your words?
Michelle
ggg born March 15, 2005
35.2 wks
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:19 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1550, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 12
Your reading something else into this entirely. Yes, see ya! I'm asking to be removed.
I was talking about - I am not overreacting - telling me to be more open minded and give these ladies a chance is so out of line as I have never not given them a chance.
Why do I feel like I'm being hassled by the Triplet Connection Mafia?
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 09:35 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1552, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 13
"telling me to be more open minded"
Again, I did not say that. You are twisting my words and certainly misrepresenting my intent. I can not apologize enough for upsetting you. You stated:
"So me noticing that most of the women on here post somewhere that I don't has caused - yes, hurt feelings, and yes, the thought that I really don't belong here."
That was the very thing I was trying to avoid. I have apologized and apologized for the way that my PM was received by you. It was not my intent to cause drama or to in any way upset you. But, really, you are throwing assumptions about me in post after post after post.
I did not mean to upset you. I am sorry that my message was ill-received. There is a misunderstanding here and I am attempting to clear it up. Instead, I am getting slammed all over the board by you. I hope that you will stay. I hope that you will take a step back and try to view my message with the intent it was written. Clearly my apologies are falling on deaf ears, so I will bow out. I have saved all of the posts so that I can present them in their original state should Janet or Jeff have a concern with my conduct.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:44 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1554, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 15
"I just wanted to encourage you to get to know us as individuals before you decide that we are as terrible as our reputations foretell. We might just surprise you."
We obviously went to high school in different places because when you break this down it tells me to be more open minded and less judgemental.
I accepted your apology. I have trouble believing you did this and said these things to be nice....we are very different people as I can honestly tell you I would NEVER tell someone "I just wanted to encourage you to get to know us as individuals before you decide that we are as terrible as our reputations foretell. We might just surprise you." this except to bully them. No, I will not step back and let you bully me - I have watched you bully to many people in the years you have belonged and it's not happening to me. Don't tell me what to think or do...your not my crazy mother! Why don't you step back and stop trying to run this board?????
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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3D Montana Mama
Tue Sep-23-08 09:20 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
642 posts
#1551, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 6
FWIW, when I posted, there were no other comments under Laurene's post. I had no idea who posted what thing or what any of it was about.
Please notice I immediately edited my post as soon as I saw other responses. I didn't even realize I was stepping in it and I do not want to offend anyone.
Cynthia
DS-7/99
BBB born 8/04 at 31 4/7 weeks
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:07 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1544, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 3
Thank you Cynthia - I have learned so much from everyone. Watch your posts, things will be decided about you and then you'll be PM'd.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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3petes
Tue Sep-23-08 09:38 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1126 posts
#1553, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
I hate to be dense, but didn't this particular forum/thread just start. Are we really falling apart already due to some misuse of words, perceived or otherwise, by one or more posters? No specifics or judgments in that statement. I just don't know what the hell happened. I thought we were one big happy family with toddlers/preschoolers and everything was hunky dorry. JEEZ.
I love you guys. ALL of you. Through the good and bad, and sickness and health. Let's just all step back and revisit why we come to TC. That's all I ask.
Jamye
Love my GGG ~
2 years old.....How did that happen?
Born on 08/07/06
http://www.babysites.com/sites/3petes/
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 09:46 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
795 posts
#1555, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 16
Exactly what you said, Jamye. I'm in the dark over this and I feel bad, I truly do and I don't even think I'm involved in this?
Again, can't we all just get along?
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:48 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1556, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 16
Your exactly right Jamye - we come here for support and friendship. Not for bullying and having the TC mafia gang up and make problems worse. I'm so tired of the bullying....
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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NC_tripmom
Wed Sep-24-08 12:12 AM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
41 posts
#1573, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 19
Bullying? Seriously????
Where were you bullied and by whom?? Asking someone to give you the benefit of the doubt is bullying?
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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Laurene
Wed Sep-24-08 08:19 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1586, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 26
Great - you don't feel it, I do. Why do I need to give them the benefit of the doubt when I have NEVER indicated that I had an issue? Where did this crazy PM come from - I REFUSE to be the TC Mafia's latest victim - I REFUSE to have the gang come after me and support the person that decided I was having opinions that did not exist. I REFUSE to take it. Some on here take it and think they have to be nice about - I have never been a part of the group and suddenly I'm told to do something by one of them. I'm no ones puppet anymore. Lea never even speaks to me and then sends me this random PM out of the blue....how would you feel?????? Well, like I said, I feel like the latest victim - do what we want, give us a chance - LOL! I have NEVER NOT GIVEN HER AND HER GANG A CHANCE. Yet he responses are certainly quick to jump to her defense. Interesting huh?
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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LolasLadies
Tue Sep-23-08 10:39 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1077 posts
#1558, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 16
We're STILL one big happy family, and if we don't stop all this fighting, I'm gonna pull the car over and hand out some spankings!
Jan.2005 @ 28wks: Alison 2.3 Emma 2.2 Kristin 1.11
The world's least triplet-related triplet blog: http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com
Autumn Vine jewelry: http://autumnvine.blogspot.com
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MSTAR
Tue Sep-23-08 11:01 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1945 posts
#1562, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
For the record, I'm not on the other site. And Lea and I already had our pissing match a year and a half ago and we have since made up and moved on. I was really mad at her too. Then her little boy got sick and was in the hospital and I felt like a big old a$$ for getting mad over an internet site. So I sucked it up and stopped being a toad, when what really matters is our kids and not some silly site that doesn't mean anything unless you are actually going to it.
I only saw like 4 or 5 people in that whole list that were on the other site. I'm not. Laura isn't. Loren isn't. Laraine isn't. Wait. Wow. Laurene isn't. Lea must not want any other "L"s over there.
Anyway, just wanted you to know that I liked having you on this new preschool site and you always have good information, so should you stay we'd love for you to.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 11:53 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1570, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 21
Really, Michele? Kickin' me when I'm down? Anyone else wanna a shot?
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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MSTAR
Wed Sep-24-08 12:14 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1945 posts
#1574, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 25
I'm not kicking you! I was TEASING about the "L"s. I HATE that you are going through everything you are going through right now. It sucks and that's why I don't care about internet sites.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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foreveramom
Tue Sep-23-08 11:03 PM
Member since Jan 30th 2006
1163 posts
#1563, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
Not completely up-to-date on this, but Laurene, don't go anywhere. I don't see this as anyone bullying you. I don't know for sure, and I don't want to jump conclusions, but I take it that I'm not your favorite person...just a feeling I get. But I don't feel like I don't belong just because someone may not like me. I don't actually think I've ever noticed anyone playing bully to you.
We're a rare breed, those with adult children and preschool triplets. There are so few of us. I really at one point thought you and I would hit it off instantly. I get it. You don't agree with my lifestyle. So we'll never be friends, but I'd like to stay on here. And I'd like you to stay on here. If you work for a corporation and are bouncing ideas off of even the co-workers you hate, you're still being productive. In the end, you can still draw conclusions.
Nobody wants you out of here. But if you feel strongly that you should, I think you should give it a day to see if tomorrow brings some different perspective. I think Mother Hormone has gotten to everyone on TC this past week.
Mom of: Kristi(22), Kevin(19), Kelli(17), Angus(5) and GGB - Ruca, Nadia and Max (3) Born 10-14-04 at 34 weeks.
www.angusandthetriplets.com
also www.angusandthetriplets.blogspot.com
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PA triplets
Tue Sep-23-08 11:24 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1604 posts
#1567, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
Laurene, could you please take a step back and re-visit your decision in a few days? I just read all the drama in this thread and the other one. I'm frankly not quite sure why you are so upset. I read Lea's PM to you and really don't think she was trying to be offensive or judgemental at all. I think in a few days you may realize you have overreacted.
I do not frequent the other board either. I check it out once in a while. The public side of the board often makes me uncomfortable. Since the requirement for joining over there seems to be proving yourself on the public board I really can't join. However, I am told that the private side is very supportive. I don't think being a member over there makes anyone a bad person. It certainly isn't a reflection of how the women there are raising their kids.
Please give yourself a few days to calm down before you decide to leave. There are many here that would miss you on this site. There has been too much drama around her lately. Can't we just try to keep the Toddler Board a drama free zone?
Lori
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foreveramom
Tue Sep-23-08 11:40 PM
Member since Jan 30th 2006
1163 posts
#1568, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 23
It's not really a slumber party until somebody falls asleep crying, though, is it?
My meaning is, it's not a group of women congregating without someone taking something the wrong way. Expect it but don't take it personally.
Mom of: Kristi(22), Kevin(19), Kelli(17), Angus(5) and GGB - Ruca, Nadia and Max (3) Born 10-14-04 at 34 weeks.
www.angusandthetriplets.com
also www.angusandthetriplets.blogspot.com
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Triplethefun04
Wed Sep-24-08 08:30 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
795 posts
#1587, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 23
You pretty much nailed TDC, Lori. We are very supportive of each other, in fact we intermingle in real life as much as we can. The public side is just for venting - for anyone, not just us - and having some fun. One person's idea of fun may be too off color for another, but it blows off steam.
Lea was geniune in her pm. She feels absolutely horrible over this, nothing she said was meant to be holier than thou or to think for Laurene. Something was taken completely the wrong way. She has apologized a million times and I personally don't think she has anything to apologize for.
If Laurene decides to leave over something that I'm still not sure of, then so be it. She will be missed. But she knows where TC is and she's always welcome here.
Lesa, hahaha on the slumber party analogy, it's sooo true!
I'll say it again. I'm loving this new board and think that every single lady that posts on it rocks! I've learned more from everyone on TC than anyone I know in real life. Little tricks of the trade that keep my life going! I hope this can stay drama free after this and we can just get along and get past what sites people visit. Cause to me it really doesn't matter where anyone goes.
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:52 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1537, "I've just Emailed TC..."
Just saying goodbye to you all. Thank you for the love and support I have gotten over the years - you have made my journey easier.
There are assumptions about me out there that I am struggling to appreciate. There is at least one woman that assumes I'm judgemental and I don't support her views. Whatever. Assume whatever. I need to distance myself from the TC drama.
Someone needs to disable PM's. I think it's a chicken way to say stuff to people - be bold and then stab someone on a PM. classy.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 08:56 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
795 posts
#1538, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
I'm not sure I understand what's going on. But I think people with different views can coexist on here, can't they? I'm not defending one or the other.
I like this new area of TC and I'm sorry that you feel like this.
I like you. I don't care what sites you go to or not go to. It doesn't bother me that you don't like the site I frequent. No judgements here.
Stick around and let's get through these crazy preschool years together.
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:06 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1542, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 1
I appreciate that Michelle - you helped me alot when I was pregnant and I will miss hearing about your updates. take care, maybe we will meet on another site someday.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 08:58 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1539, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
I JUST POSTED THE WHOLE FREAKING PM!!!! You may say many things about me, but chicken I am not. I only sent you one PM and I THOUGHT I WAS BEING NICE!!! For goodness sake, can I apologize any more???? Why is it not judgemental of you to assume that I was being ill-spirited and not see my PM with the spirit and intent in which it was written????
I said I was sorry. I said I was wrong. I clearly misread the situation...uh, clearly. I was attempting to acknowledge the elephant in the room (please don't take that to mean that I am calling you an elephant..I AM NOT!!!!) so that as a new group we could move passed it. I was attempting to avoid this landmine that I apparently jumped into with both feet!!! I can't win for losing and I still can't figure out how I could have so greatly offended you!!!
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:05 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1541, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 2
Not that I owe you an explanation as you started this. I said I was the only one not posting somewhere else and you made all kinds of unpleasant assumptions about me. You don't know me. You sent me a PM telling me that I had decided people were undesirable....where you got your information from is none of my business. But...I also don't need to belong to a group where people are unsupportive out of the blue. People that take it upon themselves to "fix" what is (in their opinion) broken about me. I HATE assumptions. I do appreciate an appology and do accept that. I'm not interested in having assumptions made about me and then pointed out on a PM. I'm not in high school and playing with the big girls is what I do best. Not playing with you anymore - no more assumptions. thank you.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 09:09 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1546, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 4
"I had decided people were undesirable" I, in fact, did not say that.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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3D Montana Mama
Tue Sep-23-08 09:02 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
642 posts
#1540, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
Tue Sep-23-08 09:23 PM by 3D Montana Mama
Dear Laurene,
I am not sure what happenned, but I am so sorry to hear this. I wish you would stay!
I hardly ever post anymore, but I do feel like I know you from your posts over the years. You are a wonderful mother and have provided so much support to other mothers here over the years. You offer a perspective which will not easily be replaced. I think of you as my "camping" cohort lol.
Thank you for all of your contributions over the years. You will be missed!
Cynthia
DS-7/99
BBB born 8/04 at 31 4/7 weeks
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 09:07 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1543, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 3
Tue Sep-23-08 09:23 PM by madmolly
I posted the entire PM there under the post about the sites we all visit, as requested. I am up to my eye balls with apologies. I do appreciate her! I can't believe the way this unfolded.
Wow, I have powerful words.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:08 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1545, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 6
Don't give yourself so much credit Lea - your not that powerful....
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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Sheller223
Tue Sep-23-08 09:12 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
798 posts
#1547, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 8
If her words are not that powerful to you, then why, oh why are you packing up your toys and leaving? It seems like a bit of an overreaction.
Michelle
ggg born March 15, 2005
35.2 wks
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:14 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1548, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 10
Another assumption, must be a buddy system.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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Sheller223
Tue Sep-23-08 09:15 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
798 posts
#1549, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 11
How is it an assumption? Weren't those your words?
Michelle
ggg born March 15, 2005
35.2 wks
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:19 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1550, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 12
Your reading something else into this entirely. Yes, see ya! I'm asking to be removed.
I was talking about - I am not overreacting - telling me to be more open minded and give these ladies a chance is so out of line as I have never not given them a chance.
Why do I feel like I'm being hassled by the Triplet Connection Mafia?
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 09:35 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1552, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 13
"telling me to be more open minded"
Again, I did not say that. You are twisting my words and certainly misrepresenting my intent. I can not apologize enough for upsetting you. You stated:
"So me noticing that most of the women on here post somewhere that I don't has caused - yes, hurt feelings, and yes, the thought that I really don't belong here."
That was the very thing I was trying to avoid. I have apologized and apologized for the way that my PM was received by you. It was not my intent to cause drama or to in any way upset you. But, really, you are throwing assumptions about me in post after post after post.
I did not mean to upset you. I am sorry that my message was ill-received. There is a misunderstanding here and I am attempting to clear it up. Instead, I am getting slammed all over the board by you. I hope that you will stay. I hope that you will take a step back and try to view my message with the intent it was written. Clearly my apologies are falling on deaf ears, so I will bow out. I have saved all of the posts so that I can present them in their original state should Janet or Jeff have a concern with my conduct.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:44 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1554, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 15
"I just wanted to encourage you to get to know us as individuals before you decide that we are as terrible as our reputations foretell. We might just surprise you."
We obviously went to high school in different places because when you break this down it tells me to be more open minded and less judgemental.
I accepted your apology. I have trouble believing you did this and said these things to be nice....we are very different people as I can honestly tell you I would NEVER tell someone "I just wanted to encourage you to get to know us as individuals before you decide that we are as terrible as our reputations foretell. We might just surprise you." this except to bully them. No, I will not step back and let you bully me - I have watched you bully to many people in the years you have belonged and it's not happening to me. Don't tell me what to think or do...your not my crazy mother! Why don't you step back and stop trying to run this board?????
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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3D Montana Mama
Tue Sep-23-08 09:20 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
642 posts
#1551, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 6
FWIW, when I posted, there were no other comments under Laurene's post. I had no idea who posted what thing or what any of it was about.
Please notice I immediately edited my post as soon as I saw other responses. I didn't even realize I was stepping in it and I do not want to offend anyone.
Cynthia
DS-7/99
BBB born 8/04 at 31 4/7 weeks
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:07 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1544, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 3
Thank you Cynthia - I have learned so much from everyone. Watch your posts, things will be decided about you and then you'll be PM'd.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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3petes
Tue Sep-23-08 09:38 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1126 posts
#1553, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
I hate to be dense, but didn't this particular forum/thread just start. Are we really falling apart already due to some misuse of words, perceived or otherwise, by one or more posters? No specifics or judgments in that statement. I just don't know what the hell happened. I thought we were one big happy family with toddlers/preschoolers and everything was hunky dorry. JEEZ.
I love you guys. ALL of you. Through the good and bad, and sickness and health. Let's just all step back and revisit why we come to TC. That's all I ask.
Jamye
Love my GGG ~
2 years old.....How did that happen?
Born on 08/07/06
http://www.babysites.com/sites/3petes/
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 09:46 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
795 posts
#1555, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 16
Exactly what you said, Jamye. I'm in the dark over this and I feel bad, I truly do and I don't even think I'm involved in this?
Again, can't we all just get along?
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 09:48 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1556, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 16
Your exactly right Jamye - we come here for support and friendship. Not for bullying and having the TC mafia gang up and make problems worse. I'm so tired of the bullying....
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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NC_tripmom
Wed Sep-24-08 12:12 AM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
41 posts
#1573, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 19
Bullying? Seriously????
Where were you bullied and by whom?? Asking someone to give you the benefit of the doubt is bullying?
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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Laurene
Wed Sep-24-08 08:19 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2835 posts
#1586, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 26
Great - you don't feel it, I do. Why do I need to give them the benefit of the doubt when I have NEVER indicated that I had an issue? Where did this crazy PM come from - I REFUSE to be the TC Mafia's latest victim - I REFUSE to have the gang come after me and support the person that decided I was having opinions that did not exist. I REFUSE to take it. Some on here take it and think they have to be nice about - I have never been a part of the group and suddenly I'm told to do something by one of them. I'm no ones puppet anymore. Lea never even speaks to me and then sends me this random PM out of the blue....how would you feel?????? Well, like I said, I feel like the latest victim - do what we want, give us a chance - LOL! I have NEVER NOT GIVEN HER AND HER GANG A CHANCE. Yet he responses are certainly quick to jump to her defense. Interesting huh?
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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LolasLadies
Tue Sep-23-08 10:39 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1077 posts
#1558, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 16
We're STILL one big happy family, and if we don't stop all this fighting, I'm gonna pull the car over and hand out some spankings!
Jan.2005 @ 28wks: Alison 2.3 Emma 2.2 Kristin 1.11
The world's least triplet-related triplet blog: http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com
Autumn Vine jewelry: http://autumnvine.blogspot.com
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MSTAR
Tue Sep-23-08 11:01 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1945 posts
#1562, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
For the record, I'm not on the other site. And Lea and I already had our pissing match a year and a half ago and we have since made up and moved on. I was really mad at her too. Then her little boy got sick and was in the hospital and I felt like a big old a$$ for getting mad over an internet site. So I sucked it up and stopped being a toad, when what really matters is our kids and not some silly site that doesn't mean anything unless you are actually going to it.
I only saw like 4 or 5 people in that whole list that were on the other site. I'm not. Laura isn't. Loren isn't. Laraine isn't. Wait. Wow. Laurene isn't. Lea must not want any other "L"s over there.
Anyway, just wanted you to know that I liked having you on this new preschool site and you always have good information, so should you stay we'd love for you to.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 11:53 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1570, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 21
Really, Michele? Kickin' me when I'm down? Anyone else wanna a shot?
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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MSTAR
Wed Sep-24-08 12:14 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1945 posts
#1574, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 25
I'm not kicking you! I was TEASING about the "L"s. I HATE that you are going through everything you are going through right now. It sucks and that's why I don't care about internet sites.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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foreveramom
Tue Sep-23-08 11:03 PM
Member since Jan 30th 2006
1163 posts
#1563, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
Not completely up-to-date on this, but Laurene, don't go anywhere. I don't see this as anyone bullying you. I don't know for sure, and I don't want to jump conclusions, but I take it that I'm not your favorite person...just a feeling I get. But I don't feel like I don't belong just because someone may not like me. I don't actually think I've ever noticed anyone playing bully to you.
We're a rare breed, those with adult children and preschool triplets. There are so few of us. I really at one point thought you and I would hit it off instantly. I get it. You don't agree with my lifestyle. So we'll never be friends, but I'd like to stay on here. And I'd like you to stay on here. If you work for a corporation and are bouncing ideas off of even the co-workers you hate, you're still being productive. In the end, you can still draw conclusions.
Nobody wants you out of here. But if you feel strongly that you should, I think you should give it a day to see if tomorrow brings some different perspective. I think Mother Hormone has gotten to everyone on TC this past week.
Mom of: Kristi(22), Kevin(19), Kelli(17), Angus(5) and GGB - Ruca, Nadia and Max (3) Born 10-14-04 at 34 weeks.
www.angusandthetriplets.com
also www.angusandthetriplets.blogspot.com
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PA triplets
Tue Sep-23-08 11:24 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1604 posts
#1567, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 0
Laurene, could you please take a step back and re-visit your decision in a few days? I just read all the drama in this thread and the other one. I'm frankly not quite sure why you are so upset. I read Lea's PM to you and really don't think she was trying to be offensive or judgemental at all. I think in a few days you may realize you have overreacted.
I do not frequent the other board either. I check it out once in a while. The public side of the board often makes me uncomfortable. Since the requirement for joining over there seems to be proving yourself on the public board I really can't join. However, I am told that the private side is very supportive. I don't think being a member over there makes anyone a bad person. It certainly isn't a reflection of how the women there are raising their kids.
Please give yourself a few days to calm down before you decide to leave. There are many here that would miss you on this site. There has been too much drama around her lately. Can't we just try to keep the Toddler Board a drama free zone?
Lori
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foreveramom
Tue Sep-23-08 11:40 PM
Member since Jan 30th 2006
1163 posts
#1568, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 23
It's not really a slumber party until somebody falls asleep crying, though, is it?
My meaning is, it's not a group of women congregating without someone taking something the wrong way. Expect it but don't take it personally.
Mom of: Kristi(22), Kevin(19), Kelli(17), Angus(5) and GGB - Ruca, Nadia and Max (3) Born 10-14-04 at 34 weeks.
www.angusandthetriplets.com
also www.angusandthetriplets.blogspot.com
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Triplethefun04
Wed Sep-24-08 08:30 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
795 posts
#1587, "RE: I've just Emailed TC..."
In response to Reply # 23
You pretty much nailed TDC, Lori. We are very supportive of each other, in fact we intermingle in real life as much as we can. The public side is just for venting - for anyone, not just us - and having some fun. One person's idea of fun may be too off color for another, but it blows off steam.
Lea was geniune in her pm. She feels absolutely horrible over this, nothing she said was meant to be holier than thou or to think for Laurene. Something was taken completely the wrong way. She has apologized a million times and I personally don't think she has anything to apologize for.
If Laurene decides to leave over something that I'm still not sure of, then so be it. She will be missed. But she knows where TC is and she's always welcome here.
Lesa, hahaha on the slumber party analogy, it's sooo true!
I'll say it again. I'm loving this new board and think that every single lady that posts on it rocks! I've learned more from everyone on TC than anyone I know in real life. Little tricks of the trade that keep my life going! I hope this can stay drama free after this and we can just get along and get past what sites people visit. Cause to me it really doesn't matter where anyone goes.
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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LolasLadies
Mon Sep-22-08 06:29 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1077 posts
#1433, "Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
I'm beginning to think I'm a lazy mom of HOMs! I hear about moms on different sites all the time.
I belong to a yahoo same-age multiples group (that some here are also members of, lol) and TC. I tried to join MOST but hadn't heard anything from them.
SO... what sites do YOU frequent?
Jan.2005 @ 28wks: Alison 2.3 Emma 2.2 Kristin 1.11
The world's least triplet-related triplet blog: http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com
Autumn Vine jewelry: http://autumnvine.blogspot.com
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RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Triplethefun04, Sep 22nd 2008, #1
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, artripmom, Sep 22nd 2008, #2
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, PA triplets, Sep 22nd 2008, #3
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, 3petes, Sep 22nd 2008, #4
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, madmolly, Sep 22nd 2008, #5
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, MSTAR, Sep 23rd 2008, #17
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, madmolly, Sep 23rd 2008, #18
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Laurene, Sep 22nd 2008, #6
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, LolasLadies, Sep 22nd 2008, #7
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, TinaMomTo4, Sep 22nd 2008, #8
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Phxlulu, Sep 22nd 2008, #9
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, kathysyd, Sep 22nd 2008, #10
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, LolasLadies, Sep 22nd 2008, #12
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, NC_tripmom, Sep 22nd 2008, #14
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, madmolly, Sep 22nd 2008, #15
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, NC_tripmom, Sep 23rd 2008, #19
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Tasha, Sep 23rd 2008, #24
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, HOWMANY, Sep 23rd 2008, #31
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, NC_tripmom, Sep 22nd 2008, #11
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, LvTriplets, Sep 22nd 2008, #13
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, MSTAR, Sep 23rd 2008, #16
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, franjipani, Sep 23rd 2008, #20
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Ozzygirl, Sep 23rd 2008, #21
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, pixilee, Sep 23rd 2008, #22
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Rosemarie3, Sep 23rd 2008, #23
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Prairie3, Sep 23rd 2008, #25
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, alimae, Sep 23rd 2008, #26
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #27
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, NatalieK, Sep 23rd 2008, #28
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Triplethefun04, Sep 23rd 2008, #29
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #30
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Triplethefun04, Sep 23rd 2008, #32
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #34
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, HOWMANY, Sep 23rd 2008, #35
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #37
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, HOWMANY, Sep 23rd 2008, #38
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #39
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, HOWMANY, Sep 23rd 2008, #44
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Triplethefun04, Sep 23rd 2008, #40
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, madmolly, Sep 23rd 2008, #33
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #36
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, madmolly, Sep 23rd 2008, #41
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Laurene, Sep 23rd 2008, #42
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, NC_tripmom, Sep 24th 2008, #47
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Triplethefun04, Sep 23rd 2008, #43
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, foreveramom, Sep 23rd 2008, #45
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, MSTAR, Sep 23rd 2008, #46
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, LolasLadies, Sep 24th 2008, #48
Triplethefun04
Mon Sep-22-08 07:25 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
791 posts
#1434, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here
"That other site"
Blogs
That's it.
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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artripmom
Mon Sep-22-08 07:34 PM
Member since Feb 11th 2008
147 posts
#1435, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 1
Here, blogs, myspace, facebook
Sarah
Mom to:
Rylee 7-28-04
36 weekers
Kenzi Adilyn 2-19-08 (6lbs 6oz)
Devyn Elizabeth 2-19-08 (4lbs 12oz)
Caden Jackson 2-19-08 (5lbs 9oz)
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PA triplets
Mon Sep-22-08 08:17 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1604 posts
#1437, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Mostly I post on here. I occasionally post on an infertility board on a thread I started several years ago. Occasionally on a Nascar Board. I used to be in to that before marriage and babies. I've been thinking about checking out MOST but keep forgetting.
I go to a lot of blogs, Caringbridge pages and newspapers.
Lori
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3petes
Mon Sep-22-08 08:54 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1126 posts
#1438, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
TC but not as much anymore
That other site
Facebook
There now you know all my dirty little secrets (LOL). Of course if you want to know more, I'll gladly share.
Jamye
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madmolly
Mon Sep-22-08 09:15 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1439, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
This site,
That other site,
And that other, other site (Holy Moley!!),
An infertility group on MSN
A yahoo homeschool group (but not the one I was kicked out of for not being a REAL homeschooler!)
A GVA Yahoo group,
and various blogs.
I did join MOST once upon a time, but it didn't seem to be as busy as TC. I don't even remember my log in info. It sure does sound like a terrific place though.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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MSTAR
Tue Sep-23-08 12:13 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1945 posts
#1457, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 5
You are a FAKE homeschooler? Too funny. I thought you were only a fake triplet mom.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 12:17 AM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1458, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 17
Yep!! Fake homeschooler is just one of my many, many hats.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Mon Sep-22-08 09:16 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1440, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
My kids still nap and DH travels ALOT so I'm alone alot...lonely I guess! LOL
Runboard - a private board where a group of us that cycled together hang out, I'm the only one with triplets
Yahoo group - See you there!
Triplet Connection...
MOST
And I have a Facebook account and Classmates.com but I don't go there much
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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LolasLadies
Mon Sep-22-08 10:05 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1077 posts
#1446, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
OMG I'm such a dumba$$. It took me a minute to realize that MOST is NOT the site people referred to as the "other site." D'oh!
I'm not sure how I feel about joining MOST. It doesn't look very exciting, and let me tell you, it takes a lot to get ME going these days. But I'd give it a shot for those lonely nights when booze just doesn't cut it. Kidding, of course... I'm never lonely.
Jan.2005 @ 28wks: Alison 2.3 Emma 2.2 Kristin 1.11
The world's least triplet-related triplet blog: http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com
Autumn Vine jewelry: http://autumnvine.blogspot.com
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TinaMomTo4
Mon Sep-22-08 10:10 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
676 posts
#1448, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
TC, MOST, private yahoo groups, Meetup.com group, CafeMom, & Facebook
_______________________________________
Tina
Mommy to Giuliana born 1/24/06
Mommy to BGG Triplets - Born 3/3/07 @ 31w5d
Luigi 3lbs 8oz - 26 days in the NICU
Sofia 3lbs 12oz - 20 days in the NICU
Valentina 3lbs 11oz - 20 days in the NICU
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Phxlulu
Mon Sep-22-08 10:41 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1034 posts
#1449, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here, There (that other site), myspace, various Blogs, Facebook.
Tiffany
Wife to Steve
Mom to Riley, Dakota & Madison
GBG Born @ 34 weeks on Christmas
Eve 2002.....What a GREAT gift!!!!!!
The finish line is just the beginning of a whole new race.... Teddy Ebersol
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kathysyd
Mon Sep-22-08 10:56 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
990 posts
#1450, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
I am on a same age group.
OK, what am I missing? What "other site"?
mom to:
Ryan 27 The Lawyer!!!!!
Jason 26 The college grad
Chris 26 The New Homeowner
Tim 26 The college grad
I love hearing their versions of their childhood memories!!
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LolasLadies
Mon Sep-22-08 11:29 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1077 posts
#1452, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 10
Rule #1: You do NOT talk about the "other site."
Rule #2: You do NOT talk about the "other site,"...
By even using the words "other site," we'll probably all be banned.
Jan.2005 @ 28wks: Alison 2.3 Emma 2.2 Kristin 1.11
The world's least triplet-related triplet blog: http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com
Autumn Vine jewelry: http://autumnvine.blogspot.com
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NC_tripmom
Mon Sep-22-08 11:30 PM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
41 posts
#1454, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 12
ROFLMAO!!!!!!
What's the first rule of fight club?
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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madmolly
Mon Sep-22-08 11:41 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1455, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 14
LMAO!! Oh, Jess. Have I told you lately that I love you???
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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NC_tripmom
Tue Sep-23-08 12:21 AM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
41 posts
#1459, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 15
Actually no, you haven't and you need to do better!
Ya un-American (beep)
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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Tasha
Tue Sep-23-08 10:47 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1817 posts
#1469, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 10
Forget about "the other site" How do I get on this "other other site". Is there an "less intense alternative site"? How about a "alternative to the other extra optional secret site"? I don't want to be left out here. Someone please keep me in the loop. My kids are in school all day now I have time on my hands. Keep me busy or I will be forced to *wisper* clean *gasp*
Tasha
Julia, Megan and Alex 7/00
Abby 12/02
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HOWMANY
Tue Sep-23-08 08:21 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1345 posts
#1521, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 10
I think someone is loss and clicked on the wrong forum. Did you pop out a kid in the las few years?? You seem like you should be with those empty nesters
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorferris
http://lilypie.com>
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NC_tripmom
Mon Sep-22-08 11:29 PM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
41 posts
#1451, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here
"that other site"
MySpace
Same age yahoo group
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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LvTriplets
Mon Sep-22-08 11:30 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1271 posts
#1453, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here, and I reads lots of blogs and then go to digital scrapbooking sites. I also play a game on facebook with Cathy- Scramble, whoo hoo!
Laura & Don
BBB 5/05
www.ourbighappy.blogspot.com
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MSTAR
Tue Sep-23-08 12:10 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1945 posts
#1456, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here.
Blogs.
Yahoo groups for hydrocephalus
Yahoo group with my original cycle buddies -- still together after 5 YEARS! We all became moms too, how cool is that?
IVF connections, every once in a great while.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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franjipani
Tue Sep-23-08 03:19 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1992 posts
#1460, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
tc
ivf connections (if someone has an ohss question or "God hates IVF rant")
my blog
husband's facebook
tess
mummy to 6yr old ds & the triumverate born 2004
"the days are slow but the years fly by quickly"
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Ozzygirl
Tue Sep-23-08 07:56 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
92 posts
#1462, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
I dont know about you - but I am the laziest mum out there. I only go to facebook these days - used to go to IVF connection but i hardly ever come here these days just look for similar people - ie mums pulling out there hair!
GGB
May 05
Ozzygirl
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pixilee
Tue Sep-23-08 08:10 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1682 posts
#1464, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
TC, That other site, myspace.
Jonna
B 14
B 10
G (Stillborn Angel 4/16/05)
BGB 1/06 @ 27 wks
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Rosemarie3
Tue Sep-23-08 08:26 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1296 posts
#1467, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here
"the Other Site"
a mom group I have been in since I was ttc
that is about it
BBG Triplets Born March 31, 2004
31 weeks three days
Douglas
Kalie and
John Michael
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Prairie3
Tue Sep-23-08 11:56 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
990 posts
#1477, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Facebook
That other site (although I haven't been there in AGES so I'm not sure if they kicked me off or not.)
The similar age group (although I never post there but do occasionally read)
A group of mom's that I met through Babycenter (we are at a private closed group now and have been together for 3 years or so. I'm the only one with trips-there is one twin mom).
TC - REALLY loving our new home here!
Blogs-LOVE reading so many of yours.
Julie
BGB ~ June 16, 2005 @ 31wks 3 days
Samuel Jonas (3lbs 11oz)
Leona Ruth (3lbs 5oz)
Gabriel Douglas (2lbs 11oz)
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alimae
Tue Sep-23-08 12:33 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
272 posts
#1480, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
TC
Facebook
Assorted Blogs
And...I signed up for the "other site" once so that I could vent about some stuff on their public forum.
Alice
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 06:47 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1514, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
I guess I really am the only that doesn't use "the other site".
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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NatalieK
Tue Sep-23-08 07:01 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
106 posts
#1516, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 27
>I guess I really am the only that doesn't use "the other
>site".
I don't either, but then again I probably shoulden't even be using this site.
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 07:59 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
791 posts
#1518, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 27
Sites evolve all the time, sometimes making them not what you think they are.
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:13 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1519, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 27
OK - I'm going to put this out there publicly so that I don't get another PM or response to this.
I have no issues with who or what is on the other site. I don't agree with porn, trash, drunkeness, obsenities around children, etc for myself. I am different, I can live with that. Me being different doesn't mean that I pass judgement and don't support you all on TC.
Due to this being PM to me - "I just wanted to encourage you to get to know us as individuals before you decide that we are as terrible as our reputations foretell. We might just surprise you. " I feel judged for not being there. There is tons more in the message, I think the person is sincere but I wish she would have not PM'd it and would have put it out there for everyone to see - I hate PM's sometimes....
I feel that I AM supportive of the TC women and I have never said - Shut up and go post on your other forum - Have I? Have I offended you all? Have I called you out and PM'd you? and said give me a chance I'm not as bad as you think, I might surprise you.....
Yeah, I'm a little bent, I'd better get off here before worse is said.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 08:24 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
791 posts
#1522, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 30
Not sure where that came from. But I don't agree with the stuff you said around children either. Heck I don't even let my children watch Spongebob Squarepants or Nick, because of the materialistic commericals.
I was just stating that what you see on the outside isn't always what's on the inside. Not here to start a war or arguement or anything. I'm loving this new area of TC and not looking to cause a rift here...
FWIW: I rarely go to the public side of that site...
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:31 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1525, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 32
I was just saying that I am different and have been called out because I have a different view of life for my family. I am being judged by a member of this board because she thinks I judge you all for posting somewhere else. It's not even somewhere that I have ever tried to be a part of - but I am being singled out and sent a lengthy PM ...wanna see it? She has decided (and I don't know who she has discussed me with because she gives the def impression that others feel the same) that I "find the other site offensive" and "I say this not to persuade you change your opinion of that site, but in hopes that you will not judge those members merely by affiliation".
Anyway, I HATE assumptions about me. I HATE saying things on a PM that if they really want to tell me something then put it out there, gosh maybe someone would even support me in it, wouldn't that be a shame.
So me noticing that most of the women on here post somewhere that I don't has caused - yes, hurt feelings, and yes, the thought that I really don't belong here.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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HOWMANY
Tue Sep-23-08 08:31 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1345 posts
#1526, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 32
Why not??
Prude?
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorferris
http://lilypie.com>
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:34 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1529, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 35
WHAT? Why don't I belong????? Is that what your asking? I've never really been asked to come over there and basically felt it was a private group of close friends that obviously I wasn't a part of.
Prude is a pretty harsh word - thanks.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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HOWMANY
Tue Sep-23-08 08:39 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1345 posts
#1530, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 37
Laurene,
Please take a step back and take a deep breath. That post I made was not made to you but to Michelle.
It was me being sarcastic and giving a friend a little crap.
It was not meant for yo, I apologize it seemed that way. I try to only call people names who I am friends with.
Me trying to be funny is coming at the wrong time I suspect for you right now.
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorferris
http://lilypie.com>
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:43 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1531, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 38
thank you, no need to have my guard up apparently as you never know where the next shot is coming from because apparantly your not the only one that feels that we are not friends.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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HOWMANY
Tue Sep-23-08 08:52 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1345 posts
#1536, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 39
What is really going on?? I have seen you post on the boards for a while, but I have never chatted with you off TC. That being said.
I'm sorry that "friends" is not a term I use lightly. We all here have commrodity(sp) and there are some of us that have sparked friendships off the board IRL.
Please, I'm not trying to hurt your feelings or make you feel like your not part of the group.
I come here and try to lend the knowlege that I have and have a little fun and sense of humor about things. It is never my intention to come here and make someone feel bad or not wanted.
Well once it was my intention a few days ago, but the newbie really had it coming.
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day
www.ferristrio.blogspot.com
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorferris
http://lilypie.com>
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 08:44 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
791 posts
#1532, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 38
Oh see I missed that too! lol I thought you were talking to Laurene and I was like, WOW! lol
No, not a prude, just lazy and forget to go there most of the time nowadays. I go straight for the good stuff!
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 08:31 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1524, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 30
I apologize for PM-ing you. I am always reading posts which ask members to "take it off the boards" and I was attempting to respect that. I certainly had no idea that you would respond in this manner.
"I think the person is sincere but I wish she would have not PM'd it and would have put it out there for everyone to see"
Uh, okay:
"Gosh, I typed at least 6 different responses to your post on the Triplet Talk thread about the various groups we all belong too. I would type, then erase, then type, and erase again. This is so not like me, as I am never short on words. Common sense and tact, perhaps. But, words come easily for me. And somehow, I sit here struggling.
Okay, here's the thing, I know you view the other site as offensive. The public side is full of threads established for pure shock value, some by regular members and many more by passer-byers. The truth is, many respected TC posters are members of the closed section of that site. They are really good people with loving, kind hearts. I say this not to persuade you change your opinion of that site, but in hopes that you will not judge those members merely by affiliation. I know that we are the company we keep; however, the public side of that site is not an accurate representation of who we are as individuals. This probably means little coming from me, as I know I can be too outspoken on TC. I understand that my off-color humor and sarcasm is not appreciated by some (present company most likely included, lol). Yet, I felt compelled to write to you, as I think the new group of pre-k moms on TC is going to be an awesome source of support for all of us. I don't want anyone to be put off at the number of members of the other site who are posting in that group. I just wanted to encourage you to get to know us as individuals before you decide that we are as terrible as our reputations foretell. We might just surprise you. "
I believe I finished it up by complimenting your beautiful family and your lovely blog, then signed it with much respect. I guess I am just offensive by nature, regardless of intent. My apologies.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:33 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1527, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 33
Intent being? to make me feel like what?
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 08:46 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1533, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 36
I wasn't intending to make you feel anything other than acknowledged and appreciated. Clearly, I missed my mark. I was afraid that you would feel uncomfortable about those posters who belong to "that other site." Because I value your opinions and I enjoy reading your posts, I guess I just didn't want to have you become discouraged by those numbers. Your post indicated that perhaps you might have been, at least from the way that I read it. If I misunderstood and you were noting that you were "the only one" not on that site for some other reason, than clearly I am in the wrong.
I have read and re-read my PM to you. I am struggling to find the wording that insighted such a strong response. I am sorry that my intentions were not made clear. I am sorry that you felt judged. Rest assured, I will not PM you again.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:49 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1534, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 41
No worries - I've asked to be removed from TC. Best wishes.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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NC_tripmom
Wed Sep-24-08 12:02 AM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
41 posts
#1571, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 30
Wow. I really think you put words into Lea's mouth and are over reacting.
Yes Lea is one of the more out spoken and opinionated members of TC and I'll be honest, initially she made me mad as hell. But now I consider her one of my dearest friends because I actually got to know her.
Lea was just reaching out to you trying to make you feel comfortable because it was very obvious that a lot of us are members of "the other site" and by your post you felt a little left out so to speak. And I'm not saying that is how you feel, but that is how your post reads (IMO).
Why get so bent on her PMing you?? Most people get pissy when someone posts openly saying we should take it off the forum - geeze louise - cut her a break here. She apologized - repeatedly. Like her or not, I don't see how she wronged you here.
Stay or go, what ever, that is your decision. But I would hope that you stay, we all need all the support we can get and that includes people w/ different view points. If we all think and do things the exact same way then what help are we to one another??
Off my soap box now.
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 08:49 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
791 posts
#1535, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
I had a feeling this was going to explode...lol
Okay ladies. Let's play nice - EVERYONE! This site, that site, doesn't matter where we go. We all have little ones and can learn from one another.
Can't we all just get along?
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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foreveramom
Tue Sep-23-08 10:53 PM
Member since Jan 30th 2006
1162 posts
#1561, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 43
Yes, Michelle, I believe we can. We all enter into this site bearing the baggage of our lives, our preconceived ideas brought about since childhood, and our sometimes major adult issues that we're dealing with. That's why I started "that other site." There's so much judgment and haste on this board sometimes. From a poster stating, "You're doing just what my husband does and I hate it when he does it!" to "You're not my crazy mom." No, none of is your crazy mom or your subsophomoric husband. If they make you crazy, make sure you don't transfer that crap over to TC.
But since it happens on TC ,I love that the "other site" has no internal conflict. Everyone is genuine and honest, everyone is nice, polite, respectful, but most importantly for me anyway, is that nobody over there is judgmental. I've got a twisted mind. My mind does not slow down and wait for the next big thing. I needed a triplet spot where I could express myself in a way that doesn't compromise who I am. That provides a valve in my brain that threatens to boil over every day.
I LOVE TC for what it is. But I love "the other site" more because I am me over there. I think it makes life flow for me.
I have a myspace, too. I'm also on a few book-related websites.
Mom of: Kristi(22), Kevin(19), Kelli(17), Angus(5) and GGB - Ruca, Nadia and Max (3) Born 10-14-04 at 34 weeks.
www.angusandthetriplets.com
also www.angusandthetriplets.blogspot.com
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MSTAR
Tue Sep-23-08 11:14 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1945 posts
#1565, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Look what you started Loren. I want you to go stand in the corner for 15 minutes. (That's how old you are, right?)
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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LolasLadies
Wed Sep-24-08 12:06 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1077 posts
#1572, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 46
Okay, missy. You are SO the first one to catch a spanking.
You may be older than me, but I'm older in dog years.
Jan.2005 @ 28wks: Alison 2.3 Emma 2.2 Kristin 1.11
The world's least triplet-related triplet blog: http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com
Autumn Vine jewelry: http://autumnvine.blogspot.com
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LolasLadies
Mon Sep-22-08 06:29 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1077 posts
#1433, "Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
I'm beginning to think I'm a lazy mom of HOMs! I hear about moms on different sites all the time.
I belong to a yahoo same-age multiples group (that some here are also members of, lol) and TC. I tried to join MOST but hadn't heard anything from them.
SO... what sites do YOU frequent?
Jan.2005 @ 28wks: Alison 2.3 Emma 2.2 Kristin 1.11
The world's least triplet-related triplet blog: http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com
Autumn Vine jewelry: http://autumnvine.blogspot.com
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RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Triplethefun04, Sep 22nd 2008, #1
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, artripmom, Sep 22nd 2008, #2
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, PA triplets, Sep 22nd 2008, #3
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, 3petes, Sep 22nd 2008, #4
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, madmolly, Sep 22nd 2008, #5
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, MSTAR, Sep 23rd 2008, #17
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, madmolly, Sep 23rd 2008, #18
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Laurene, Sep 22nd 2008, #6
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, LolasLadies, Sep 22nd 2008, #7
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, TinaMomTo4, Sep 22nd 2008, #8
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Phxlulu, Sep 22nd 2008, #9
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, kathysyd, Sep 22nd 2008, #10
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, LolasLadies, Sep 22nd 2008, #12
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, NC_tripmom, Sep 22nd 2008, #14
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, madmolly, Sep 22nd 2008, #15
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, NC_tripmom, Sep 23rd 2008, #19
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Tasha, Sep 23rd 2008, #24
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, HOWMANY, Sep 23rd 2008, #31
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, NC_tripmom, Sep 22nd 2008, #11
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, LvTriplets, Sep 22nd 2008, #13
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RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, Ozzygirl, Sep 23rd 2008, #21
RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?, pixilee, Sep 23rd 2008, #22
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Triplethefun04
Mon Sep-22-08 07:25 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
791 posts
#1434, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here
"That other site"
Blogs
That's it.
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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artripmom
Mon Sep-22-08 07:34 PM
Member since Feb 11th 2008
147 posts
#1435, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 1
Here, blogs, myspace, facebook
Sarah
Mom to:
Rylee 7-28-04
36 weekers
Kenzi Adilyn 2-19-08 (6lbs 6oz)
Devyn Elizabeth 2-19-08 (4lbs 12oz)
Caden Jackson 2-19-08 (5lbs 9oz)
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PA triplets
Mon Sep-22-08 08:17 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1604 posts
#1437, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Mostly I post on here. I occasionally post on an infertility board on a thread I started several years ago. Occasionally on a Nascar Board. I used to be in to that before marriage and babies. I've been thinking about checking out MOST but keep forgetting.
I go to a lot of blogs, Caringbridge pages and newspapers.
Lori
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3petes
Mon Sep-22-08 08:54 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1126 posts
#1438, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
TC but not as much anymore
That other site
There now you know all my dirty little secrets (LOL). Of course if you want to know more, I'll gladly share.
Jamye
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madmolly
Mon Sep-22-08 09:15 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1439, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
This site,
That other site,
And that other, other site (Holy Moley!!),
An infertility group on MSN
A yahoo homeschool group (but not the one I was kicked out of for not being a REAL homeschooler!)
A GVA Yahoo group,
and various blogs.
I did join MOST once upon a time, but it didn't seem to be as busy as TC. I don't even remember my log in info. It sure does sound like a terrific place though.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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MSTAR
Tue Sep-23-08 12:13 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1945 posts
#1457, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 5
You are a FAKE homeschooler? Too funny. I thought you were only a fake triplet mom.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 12:17 AM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1458, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 17
Yep!! Fake homeschooler is just one of my many, many hats.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Mon Sep-22-08 09:16 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1440, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
My kids still nap and DH travels ALOT so I'm alone alot...lonely I guess! LOL
Runboard - a private board where a group of us that cycled together hang out, I'm the only one with triplets
Yahoo group - See you there!
Triplet Connection...
MOST
And I have a Facebook account and Classmates.com but I don't go there much
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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LolasLadies
Mon Sep-22-08 10:05 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1077 posts
#1446, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
OMG I'm such a dumba$$. It took me a minute to realize that MOST is NOT the site people referred to as the "other site." D'oh!
I'm not sure how I feel about joining MOST. It doesn't look very exciting, and let me tell you, it takes a lot to get ME going these days. But I'd give it a shot for those lonely nights when booze just doesn't cut it. Kidding, of course... I'm never lonely.
Jan.2005 @ 28wks: Alison 2.3 Emma 2.2 Kristin 1.11
The world's least triplet-related triplet blog: http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com
Autumn Vine jewelry: http://autumnvine.blogspot.com
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TinaMomTo4
Mon Sep-22-08 10:10 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
676 posts
#1448, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
TC, MOST, private yahoo groups, Meetup.com group, CafeMom, & Facebook
_______________________________________
Tina
Mommy to Giuliana born 1/24/06
Mommy to BGG Triplets - Born 3/3/07 @ 31w5d
Luigi 3lbs 8oz - 26 days in the NICU
Sofia 3lbs 12oz - 20 days in the NICU
Valentina 3lbs 11oz - 20 days in the NICU
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Phxlulu
Mon Sep-22-08 10:41 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1034 posts
#1449, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here, There (that other site), myspace, various Blogs, Facebook.
Tiffany
Wife to Steve
Mom to Riley, Dakota & Madison
GBG Born @ 34 weeks on Christmas
Eve 2002.....What a GREAT gift!!!!!!
The finish line is just the beginning of a whole new race.... Teddy Ebersol
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kathysyd
Mon Sep-22-08 10:56 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
990 posts
#1450, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
I am on a same age group.
OK, what am I missing? What "other site"?
mom to:
Ryan 27 The Lawyer!!!!!
Jason 26 The college grad
Chris 26 The New Homeowner
Tim 26 The college grad
I love hearing their versions of their childhood memories!!
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LolasLadies
Mon Sep-22-08 11:29 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1077 posts
#1452, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 10
Rule #1: You do NOT talk about the "other site."
Rule #2: You do NOT talk about the "other site,"...
By even using the words "other site," we'll probably all be banned.
Jan.2005 @ 28wks: Alison 2.3 Emma 2.2 Kristin 1.11
The world's least triplet-related triplet blog: http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com
Autumn Vine jewelry: http://autumnvine.blogspot.com
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NC_tripmom
Mon Sep-22-08 11:30 PM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
41 posts
#1454, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 12
ROFLMAO!!!!!!
What's the first rule of fight club?
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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madmolly
Mon Sep-22-08 11:41 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1455, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 14
LMAO!! Oh, Jess. Have I told you lately that I love you???
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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NC_tripmom
Tue Sep-23-08 12:21 AM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
41 posts
#1459, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 15
Actually no, you haven't and you need to do better!
Ya un-American (beep)
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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Tasha
Tue Sep-23-08 10:47 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1817 posts
#1469, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 10
Forget about "the other site" How do I get on this "other other site". Is there an "less intense alternative site"? How about a "alternative to the other extra optional secret site"? I don't want to be left out here. Someone please keep me in the loop. My kids are in school all day now I have time on my hands. Keep me busy or I will be forced to *wisper* clean *gasp*
Tasha
Julia, Megan and Alex 7/00
Abby 12/02
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HOWMANY
Tue Sep-23-08 08:21 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1345 posts
#1521, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 10
I think someone is loss and clicked on the wrong forum. Did you pop out a kid in the las few years?? You seem like you should be with those empty nesters
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorferris
http://lilypie.com>
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NC_tripmom
Mon Sep-22-08 11:29 PM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
41 posts
#1451, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here
"that other site"
MySpace
Same age yahoo group
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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LvTriplets
Mon Sep-22-08 11:30 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1271 posts
#1453, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here, and I reads lots of blogs and then go to digital scrapbooking sites. I also play a game on facebook with Cathy- Scramble, whoo hoo!
Laura & Don
BBB 5/05
www.ourbighappy.blogspot.com
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MSTAR
Tue Sep-23-08 12:10 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1945 posts
#1456, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here.
Blogs.
Yahoo groups for hydrocephalus
Yahoo group with my original cycle buddies -- still together after 5 YEARS! We all became moms too, how cool is that?
IVF connections, every once in a great while.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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franjipani
Tue Sep-23-08 03:19 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1992 posts
#1460, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
tc
ivf connections (if someone has an ohss question or "God hates IVF rant")
my blog
husband's facebook
tess
mummy to 6yr old ds & the triumverate born 2004
"the days are slow but the years fly by quickly"
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Ozzygirl
Tue Sep-23-08 07:56 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
92 posts
#1462, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
I dont know about you - but I am the laziest mum out there. I only go to facebook these days - used to go to IVF connection but i hardly ever come here these days just look for similar people - ie mums pulling out there hair!
GGB
May 05
Ozzygirl
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pixilee
Tue Sep-23-08 08:10 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1682 posts
#1464, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
TC, That other site, myspace.
Jonna
B 14
B 10
G (Stillborn Angel 4/16/05)
BGB 1/06 @ 27 wks
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Rosemarie3
Tue Sep-23-08 08:26 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1296 posts
#1467, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Here
"the Other Site"
a mom group I have been in since I was ttc
that is about it
BBG Triplets Born March 31, 2004
31 weeks three days
Douglas
Kalie and
John Michael
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Prairie3
Tue Sep-23-08 11:56 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
990 posts
#1477, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
That other site (although I haven't been there in AGES so I'm not sure if they kicked me off or not.)
The similar age group (although I never post there but do occasionally read)
A group of mom's that I met through Babycenter (we are at a private closed group now and have been together for 3 years or so. I'm the only one with trips-there is one twin mom).
TC - REALLY loving our new home here!
Blogs-LOVE reading so many of yours.
Julie
BGB ~ June 16, 2005 @ 31wks 3 days
Samuel Jonas (3lbs 11oz)
Leona Ruth (3lbs 5oz)
Gabriel Douglas (2lbs 11oz)
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alimae
Tue Sep-23-08 12:33 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
272 posts
#1480, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
TC
Assorted Blogs
And...I signed up for the "other site" once so that I could vent about some stuff on their public forum.
Alice
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 06:47 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1514, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
I guess I really am the only that doesn't use "the other site".
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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NatalieK
Tue Sep-23-08 07:01 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
106 posts
#1516, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 27
>I guess I really am the only that doesn't use "the other
>site".
I don't either, but then again I probably shoulden't even be using this site.
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 07:59 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
791 posts
#1518, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 27
Sites evolve all the time, sometimes making them not what you think they are.
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:13 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1519, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 27
OK - I'm going to put this out there publicly so that I don't get another PM or response to this.
I have no issues with who or what is on the other site. I don't agree with porn, trash, drunkeness, obsenities around children, etc for myself. I am different, I can live with that. Me being different doesn't mean that I pass judgement and don't support you all on TC.
Due to this being PM to me - "I just wanted to encourage you to get to know us as individuals before you decide that we are as terrible as our reputations foretell. We might just surprise you. " I feel judged for not being there. There is tons more in the message, I think the person is sincere but I wish she would have not PM'd it and would have put it out there for everyone to see - I hate PM's sometimes....
I feel that I AM supportive of the TC women and I have never said - Shut up and go post on your other forum - Have I? Have I offended you all? Have I called you out and PM'd you? and said give me a chance I'm not as bad as you think, I might surprise you.....
Yeah, I'm a little bent, I'd better get off here before worse is said.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 08:24 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
791 posts
#1522, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 30
Not sure where that came from. But I don't agree with the stuff you said around children either. Heck I don't even let my children watch Spongebob Squarepants or Nick, because of the materialistic commericals.
I was just stating that what you see on the outside isn't always what's on the inside. Not here to start a war or arguement or anything. I'm loving this new area of TC and not looking to cause a rift here...
FWIW: I rarely go to the public side of that site...
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:31 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1525, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 32
I was just saying that I am different and have been called out because I have a different view of life for my family. I am being judged by a member of this board because she thinks I judge you all for posting somewhere else. It's not even somewhere that I have ever tried to be a part of - but I am being singled out and sent a lengthy PM ...wanna see it? She has decided (and I don't know who she has discussed me with because she gives the def impression that others feel the same) that I "find the other site offensive" and "I say this not to persuade you change your opinion of that site, but in hopes that you will not judge those members merely by affiliation".
Anyway, I HATE assumptions about me. I HATE saying things on a PM that if they really want to tell me something then put it out there, gosh maybe someone would even support me in it, wouldn't that be a shame.
So me noticing that most of the women on here post somewhere that I don't has caused - yes, hurt feelings, and yes, the thought that I really don't belong here.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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HOWMANY
Tue Sep-23-08 08:31 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1345 posts
#1526, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 32
Why not??
Prude?
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorferris
http://lilypie.com>
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:34 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1529, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 35
WHAT? Why don't I belong????? Is that what your asking? I've never really been asked to come over there and basically felt it was a private group of close friends that obviously I wasn't a part of.
Prude is a pretty harsh word - thanks.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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HOWMANY
Tue Sep-23-08 08:39 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1345 posts
#1530, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 37
Laurene,
Please take a step back and take a deep breath. That post I made was not made to you but to Michelle.
It was me being sarcastic and giving a friend a little crap.
It was not meant for yo, I apologize it seemed that way. I try to only call people names who I am friends with.
Me trying to be funny is coming at the wrong time I suspect for you right now.
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorferris
http://lilypie.com>
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:43 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1531, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 38
thank you, no need to have my guard up apparently as you never know where the next shot is coming from because apparantly your not the only one that feels that we are not friends.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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HOWMANY
Tue Sep-23-08 08:52 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1345 posts
#1536, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 39
What is really going on?? I have seen you post on the boards for a while, but I have never chatted with you off TC. That being said.
I'm sorry that "friends" is not a term I use lightly. We all here have commrodity(sp) and there are some of us that have sparked friendships off the board IRL.
Please, I'm not trying to hurt your feelings or make you feel like your not part of the group.
I come here and try to lend the knowlege that I have and have a little fun and sense of humor about things. It is never my intention to come here and make someone feel bad or not wanted.
Well once it was my intention a few days ago, but the newbie really had it coming.
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day
www.ferristrio.blogspot.com
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorferris
http://lilypie.com>
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 08:44 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
791 posts
#1532, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 38
Oh see I missed that too! lol I thought you were talking to Laurene and I was like, WOW! lol
No, not a prude, just lazy and forget to go there most of the time nowadays. I go straight for the good stuff!
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 08:31 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1524, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 30
I apologize for PM-ing you. I am always reading posts which ask members to "take it off the boards" and I was attempting to respect that. I certainly had no idea that you would respond in this manner.
"I think the person is sincere but I wish she would have not PM'd it and would have put it out there for everyone to see"
Uh, okay:
"Gosh, I typed at least 6 different responses to your post on the Triplet Talk thread about the various groups we all belong too. I would type, then erase, then type, and erase again. This is so not like me, as I am never short on words. Common sense and tact, perhaps. But, words come easily for me. And somehow, I sit here struggling.
Okay, here's the thing, I know you view the other site as offensive. The public side is full of threads established for pure shock value, some by regular members and many more by passer-byers. The truth is, many respected TC posters are members of the closed section of that site. They are really good people with loving, kind hearts. I say this not to persuade you change your opinion of that site, but in hopes that you will not judge those members merely by affiliation. I know that we are the company we keep; however, the public side of that site is not an accurate representation of who we are as individuals. This probably means little coming from me, as I know I can be too outspoken on TC. I understand that my off-color humor and sarcasm is not appreciated by some (present company most likely included, lol). Yet, I felt compelled to write to you, as I think the new group of pre-k moms on TC is going to be an awesome source of support for all of us. I don't want anyone to be put off at the number of members of the other site who are posting in that group. I just wanted to encourage you to get to know us as individuals before you decide that we are as terrible as our reputations foretell. We might just surprise you. "
I believe I finished it up by complimenting your beautiful family and your lovely blog, then signed it with much respect. I guess I am just offensive by nature, regardless of intent. My apologies.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:33 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1527, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 33
Intent being? to make me feel like what?
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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madmolly
Tue Sep-23-08 08:46 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2293 posts
#1533, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 36
I wasn't intending to make you feel anything other than acknowledged and appreciated. Clearly, I missed my mark. I was afraid that you would feel uncomfortable about those posters who belong to "that other site." Because I value your opinions and I enjoy reading your posts, I guess I just didn't want to have you become discouraged by those numbers. Your post indicated that perhaps you might have been, at least from the way that I read it. If I misunderstood and you were noting that you were "the only one" not on that site for some other reason, than clearly I am in the wrong.
I have read and re-read my PM to you. I am struggling to find the wording that insighted such a strong response. I am sorry that my intentions were not made clear. I am sorry that you felt judged. Rest assured, I will not PM you again.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Laurene
Tue Sep-23-08 08:49 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2834 posts
#1534, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 41
No worries - I've asked to be removed from TC. Best wishes.
Laurene, Mom to DD27, DD25, DS23, BBG 1/16/05 3 1/2 yrs old
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NC_tripmom
Wed Sep-24-08 12:02 AM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
41 posts
#1571, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 30
Wow. I really think you put words into Lea's mouth and are over reacting.
Yes Lea is one of the more out spoken and opinionated members of TC and I'll be honest, initially she made me mad as hell. But now I consider her one of my dearest friends because I actually got to know her.
Lea was just reaching out to you trying to make you feel comfortable because it was very obvious that a lot of us are members of "the other site" and by your post you felt a little left out so to speak. And I'm not saying that is how you feel, but that is how your post reads (IMO).
Why get so bent on her PMing you?? Most people get pissy when someone posts openly saying we should take it off the forum - geeze louise - cut her a break here. She apologized - repeatedly. Like her or not, I don't see how she wronged you here.
Stay or go, what ever, that is your decision. But I would hope that you stay, we all need all the support we can get and that includes people w/ different view points. If we all think and do things the exact same way then what help are we to one another??
Off my soap box now.
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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Triplethefun04
Tue Sep-23-08 08:49 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
791 posts
#1535, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
I had a feeling this was going to explode...lol
Okay ladies. Let's play nice - EVERYONE! This site, that site, doesn't matter where we go. We all have little ones and can learn from one another.
Can't we all just get along?
Michelle
Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 15 1/2 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 3 1/2 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/
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foreveramom
Tue Sep-23-08 10:53 PM
Member since Jan 30th 2006
1162 posts
#1561, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 43
Yes, Michelle, I believe we can. We all enter into this site bearing the baggage of our lives, our preconceived ideas brought about since childhood, and our sometimes major adult issues that we're dealing with. That's why I started "that other site." There's so much judgment and haste on this board sometimes. From a poster stating, "You're doing just what my husband does and I hate it when he does it!" to "You're not my crazy mom." No, none of is your crazy mom or your subsophomoric husband. If they make you crazy, make sure you don't transfer that crap over to TC.
But since it happens on TC ,I love that the "other site" has no internal conflict. Everyone is genuine and honest, everyone is nice, polite, respectful, but most importantly for me anyway, is that nobody over there is judgmental. I've got a twisted mind. My mind does not slow down and wait for the next big thing. I needed a triplet spot where I could express myself in a way that doesn't compromise who I am. That provides a valve in my brain that threatens to boil over every day.
I LOVE TC for what it is. But I love "the other site" more because I am me over there. I think it makes life flow for me.
I have a myspace, too. I'm also on a few book-related websites.
Mom of: Kristi(22), Kevin(19), Kelli(17), Angus(5) and GGB - Ruca, Nadia and Max (3) Born 10-14-04 at 34 weeks.
www.angusandthetriplets.com
also www.angusandthetriplets.blogspot.com
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MSTAR
Tue Sep-23-08 11:14 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1945 posts
#1565, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 0
Look what you started Loren. I want you to go stand in the corner for 15 minutes. (That's how old you are, right?)
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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LolasLadies
Wed Sep-24-08 12:06 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1077 posts
#1572, "RE: Makeshift poll: What sites do you belong to?"
In response to Reply # 46
Okay, missy. You are SO the first one to catch a spanking.
You may be older than me, but I'm older in dog years.
Jan.2005 @ 28wks: Alison 2.3 Emma 2.2 Kristin 1.11
The world's least triplet-related triplet blog: http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com
Autumn Vine jewelry: http://autumnvine.blogspot.com
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Sept 9 2008 Continuation of "I don't believe in preemies"
I said I may jump around a bit as I found things. I never planned on starting a blog as I saved these posts. Only saved them for my own reference as stories changed as posts were pulled.
Anyway back to the posts. If you have been reading I posted a thread about a lady who came to TC who "doesn't believe in preemies" and planned on letting her babies die if they were born premature. This caused a heated thread. Janet pulled the thread and a "Be Kind" thread was posted. That got pulled also which lead to this thread.
HOWMANY
Fri Sep-19-08 08:55 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1331 posts
#375905, "Where did it go???"
So the "Be Kind" post get pulled??? REALLY??? Yet nothing from Janet or Jeff??
Hum! Wonder how long this post will last! Very telling, very telling indeed!
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day
www.ferristrio.blogspot.com
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorferris
http://lilypie.com>
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RE: Where did it go???, tripletsmake6, Sep 19th 2008, #1
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tripletsmake6
Fri Sep-19-08 06:06 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
444 posts
#375906, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 0
Unbelieveable... You have got to be kidding! Tick..tick .. tick..
Lynlee
Mom to
Preston 1/91
Devin 3/92
Michael 4/05
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kristim81
Fri Sep-19-08 06:18 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1074 posts
#375908, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 0
Oooh I knew it!! I predicted that the post would be pulled before any of them responded to the post. Like I said....anyone really surprised?
Kristi
BBG April 9, 2007
26 weekers- Elijah, Joey and Rowan
Big sister Kadence 4 years old
http://www.krististrio.blogspot.com
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tripletsmake6
Fri Sep-19-08 06:39 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
444 posts
#375914, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 2
Kristi,
Glad to see you are still here. I hope you got a chance to read my reply before the post was pulled.
Lynlee
Mom to
Preston 1/91
Devin 3/92
Michael 4/05
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kristim81
Fri Sep-19-08 06:57 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1074 posts
#375917, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 4
I'm still hanging around waiting to see if they apologize. Shouldn't hold my breath, huh?
I did get a chance to read your post before they pulled it. Thank you
Kristi
BBG April 9, 2007
26 weekers- Elijah, Joey and Rowan
Big sister Kadence 4 years old
http://www.krististrio.blogspot.com
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julie123
Fri Sep-19-08 10:34 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1202 posts
#375965, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 5
Fri Sep-19-08 10:37 PM by julie123
What happened?
Our Journey, a year of firsts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fYELsPa3Wc
Julie wife to Mark and mom to
Tristan Declan 4lbs 3oz Cassandra Madison 4lbs 7oz
Ryland Markus 4lbs 2oz
Born on 9/5/06 at 32 weeks 4 days
www.our3.blogspot.com
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kristim81
Fri Sep-19-08 10:38 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1074 posts
#375967, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 11
Hey Julie,
Yep, you missed something huge. Click on the link to my blog, and about 3 posts down you'll get the rundown of what happened. Someone came on here saying awful things about preemies, and then we all got kicked in the gut by Janet. It was just lovely...full story on my blog.
Kristi
BBG April 9, 2007
26 weekers- Elijah, Joey and Rowan
Big sister Kadence 4 years old
http://www.krististrio.blogspot.com
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julie123
Sat Sep-20-08 10:10 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1202 posts
#376144, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 12
Thanks Kristi, I read it. I can't believe this...
Our Journey, a year of firsts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fYELsPa3Wc
Julie wife to Mark and mom to
Tristan Declan 4lbs 3oz Cassandra Madison 4lbs 7oz
Ryland Markus 4lbs 2oz
Born on 9/5/06 at 32 weeks 4 days
www.our3.blogspot.com
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MSTAR
Fri Sep-19-08 10:55 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1926 posts
#375972, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 11
You can read about it on my blog too. I've got the original post copy and pasted in there.
Sooooooooooooooooooo, I guess the lights are on here at the old TC, but nobody's home.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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feistylioness78
Sat Sep-20-08 11:05 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
674 posts
#376160, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 13
Sat Sep-20-08 11:07 PM by feistylioness78
All I can say is wow. I just read your blog MSTAR and I belong to a preemie group online and I was wondering if I could post what she said on there. Many of those woman have had babies as young as 23 weeks. Its a great site as well. called inspire.com.
I put my boys through their surgeries because they never gave me a sign that they wanted to give up. I was told by a nurse at UCSD that there are some states that will only go so far in treating preemies thankfully we are not in one of those states.
I also wanted to add that i would have given my life if it meant that Alex would survive. I miss my baby boy and wonder everyday what he would be doing today if he were here.
Big brother Justin 8/04
Our little angel ^Alex Joseph^ 1.2 (11-4/11-5)
Brennan Matthew 1.3
Christian Jacob 2.4
Born 11/04/07
http://www.myspace.com/346442072
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kimpriester
Sat Sep-20-08 10:24 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
318 posts
#376018, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 2
hey kristi, i love your new pics. your babies are so cute.
Kim
GGB born 12/6/2007 at 31.4weeks
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RiderGirl
Sat Sep-20-08 12:26 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
182 posts
#376028, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 15
MTM, I flat out disagree. No one is talking around a lunch table ABOUT people, posts were made TO the managers and they just delete them. I can't get over how many posts have been deleted by the managers in some bizarre dictatorship fashion. No negative discussions allowed! That's the rule here! Don't you dare question the actions of your managers!
In some ways, I think it must be nice for them. "Hey, someone posted something bad about the way we run things here! Let's go delete it so that no one else realizes they might be right!"
Stay or go you say? A link was posted yesterday for those who want to post elsewhere in addition to this board and guess what? That was deleted too! What a shocker!
http://groups.msn.com/Tripletsmore
tick tock tick tock...
Jo
Liesel, Radek, & Courtney
Born 31 weeks, 1 day
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wilds
Fri Sep-19-08 07:29 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2661 posts
#375927, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 0
I only had a chance to briefly read the original post and only apparently the first part of it, before it was pulled, and then a few of the posts this morning on the 'be kind post' It is really disheartening to see that the be kind post was pulled too- I don't know how many responses it got but the ones I read were from people who had very valid points on why they were so upset. I was active on another board for kids with some of Braden's health problems and the moderators were very controlling, so I left there. How sad that is happening here too.
Lorraine
Reach for the heart of God and not just His hands.
Organ donation saves lives!
Life happens when love is given.
working on new caringbridge site
http://www2.oprah.com/health/oz/resources/oz_organ_map.jhtml?promocode=incl20080131map
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madmolly
Fri Sep-19-08 07:30 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2269 posts
#375929, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 0
I'm sorry girls. I am sure that Janet and Jeff are just trying to figure out the best way to address this. Give them time. Surely this won't be ignored. They know how deeply the members of this site were offended by the comments of this poster. And I am sure, by now, they understand how important their involvement is when responding to concerns of this type. In the meantime, know that you are supported.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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NC_tripmom
Fri Sep-19-08 09:33 PM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
28 posts
#375950, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 7
Oh come on Lea, you live in the real world. It like everything else will be swept under the rug.
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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madmolly
Fri Sep-19-08 10:05 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2269 posts
#375955, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 8
Jes, I am putting faith in the management of this site. I believe they will right the wrong with this one. Too many are hurt and too many responded to the "Be Kind" post for them to turn a blind eye. There was a misstep, which has blackened the eye of TC. Janet knows the importance of emotional support to parents of premature children. They will step up.
Right, Janet?
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Mama2five
Fri Sep-19-08 10:11 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
626 posts
#375956, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 9
I just can NOT believe what I saw in the "Be Kind" post.
I was lucky enough to have take home triplets, but a very good friend of mine had to watch two of her babies die, and when I saw those comments I was just *furious*. To have moderators side with such monsterous comments was just so upsetting to me. I can't imagine what mom's of micro-preemies felt.
Christa, her wonder uterus, and Josh (the daddy) have produced:
Reagan (4/28/04 @ 41 weeks)
Ethan (4/27/05 @ 43 weeks)
Delaney, Addie, and Joel (1/23/08 @ 35.4 weeks)
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morethemerrier
Sat Sep-20-08 10:09 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
2114 posts
#376017, "I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 0
You all are pulling a trick that my husband uses and I absolutely hate it. You have no idea to what depth I HATE IT.
What all of you are doing is the equivalent of sitting at a lunch table in Junior High with the person at a table accross the room and making comments *just* loud enough for you to know that the object of your comments is able to hear them, and its because you don't have the guts to direct your comments directly to the person.
Passive agressive attacks on people are juvenile, and rude. (And yes my husband is both, virtually all of the time)
If you are upset with Janet, then try emailing Janet directly.
Go, Don't go. Stay, don't Stay;
Just please drop it from the board, and start emailing Janet and Jeff directly. I'm getting tired of seeing this stuff every time I log in. I've known Janet for a very very very very long time. I've talked to her on the phone and you know what... SO COULD YOU. Janet is one of the kindest, most sympathetic persons that you would want to know. I'm betting that she feels absolutely horrible about what has transpired and has no idea how to rectify the situation.
I know you all are hurting, and the OP's comments hurt me too, but is hurting someone elses feelings making it okay for you? Is that what you want your children to learn?
MTM - mom to Michael(84),Stephan(85), Thomas, Matthew and Kathryn - born 12/27/99 at 32w 0 days
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madmolly
Sat Sep-20-08 12:49 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2269 posts
#376030, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 14
If your post was directed at me, I would like to respectfully offer my two-fold response.
A. The forum chosen for this concern was not done so by the posters in protest. Janet chose to make a public address to the members of TC, to which the members of TC responded accordingly. This could have been handled via emails with the original poster, who so grossly and intentionally offended our valued TC members. Yet instead, management chose to side against the mother's of premature children who were greatly wronged in the process. Nothing is being said "just loud enough" to be overheard by management, in a passive aggressive manner. I think, if anything, things are being said extremely loudly and directly to management, to ensure that the concerns raised by valued TC members have been heard.
2. Clearly Janet is kind hearted and sympathetic. That is not in question here. This was a misstep. We all have them. As an example, my hat speech. A gross misstep. The opening of that "very threatening can" in one of my previous posts, again, clearly a misstep on my behalf. I am likewise kind hearted and sympathetic. But in my years on TC, my track record is riddled with missteps. Choosing to support a new member who viciously attacked long standing TC members and used emotionally abusive language in a blatant attempt to hurt the feelings of our most treasured moms, was a misstep. Not a misstep that should cause members to leave TC. But certainly, a misstep that has deeply hurt and offended so many. Janet publically supported the ignorant and offensive poster and all the valued members of TC are looking for is that same show of support.
If this was not directed at me, could you let me know that please? I have a much more aggressive post prepared in defense of our valued members. I have terribly thick skin and it takes so much more than ignorance and vulgarity to effect me. If I felt someone attacked my child or diminished their value in this world, I would be missteppin' all over the place. I understand the plight of those affected by this heinous poster and I hope that management acknowledges the same.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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MSTAR
Sat Sep-20-08 04:44 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1926 posts
#376079, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 14
Thanks for bumping this up again today. I was over it, so thanks for bringing it up again, so I can hash and re-hash it all over again. Thanks for whispering loudly from the other table. I can hear you.
(Is someone kicking me under the table? Stop it.)
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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NC_tripmom
Sat Sep-20-08 05:08 PM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
28 posts
#376082, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 18
But does anyone else hear us??
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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feistylioness78
Sat Sep-20-08 07:28 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
674 posts
#376103, "RE: I'm sorry but... "
In response to Reply # 19
I read the blog from kristim81 and I all can say is oh my. I am glad I did not see that post or I would have went off. My little guys were 26.5 weekers. We were asked to terminate the Id's but we reufused. We do not regret or decision at all and we have two beautiful surviving boys. The only thing kristim81 missed was how it feels to hold your son as he takes his last breaths because he could not hang on any longer. The nerve of people. I have yet to read the other blog but I will after I feed the baby.
Big brother Justin 8/04
Our little angel ^Alex Joseph^ 1.2 (11-4/11-5)
Brennan Matthew 1.3
Christian Jacob 2.4
Born 11/04/07
http://www.myspace.com/346442072
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morethemerrier
Sat Sep-20-08 08:34 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
2114 posts
#376116, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 18
This will bump it up to the top again, but since at the moment 9:34 my time, its post number 3, it won't change it much.
There was an additional post after mine, about 20 minutes later, so I'm not the only one to blame for the post lingering at the top.
MTM - mom to Michael(84),Stephan(85), Thomas, Matthew and Kathryn - born 12/27/99 at 32w 0 days
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madmolly
Sat Sep-20-08 09:53 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2269 posts
#376140, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 21
I'll share in the blame!!! It's 10:51 pm my time. It's like five from the top before this post.
Can we start some other TC drama to get my mind off life for a while?
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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foreveramom
Sat Sep-20-08 10:00 PM
Member since Jan 30th 2006
1151 posts
#376142, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 22
Lea, here's some new drama food-for-thought for TC...did I mention that I think IVF babies are always more intelligent than natural ones?
Okay, that is a joke, ladies (not that I should have to even say that).
Mom of: Kristi(22), Kevin(19), Kelli(17), Angus(5) and GGB - Ruca, Nadia and Max (3) Born 10-14-04 at 34 weeks.
www.angusandthetriplets.com
also www.angusandthetriplets.blogspot.com
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Top Triplet Talk Triplet Connection Multiple Questions topic #375905 Previous topic | Next topic
Anyway back to the posts. If you have been reading I posted a thread about a lady who came to TC who "doesn't believe in preemies" and planned on letting her babies die if they were born premature. This caused a heated thread. Janet pulled the thread and a "Be Kind" thread was posted. That got pulled also which lead to this thread.
HOWMANY
Fri Sep-19-08 08:55 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1331 posts
#375905, "Where did it go???"
So the "Be Kind" post get pulled??? REALLY??? Yet nothing from Janet or Jeff??
Hum! Wonder how long this post will last! Very telling, very telling indeed!
Amy
Wife to Jason(pixelpusher)
Mom to Gwynne, Connor, Chloe 11/03/03
25wks 1day
www.ferristrio.blogspot.com
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorferris
http://lilypie.com>
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RE: Where did it go???, tripletsmake6, Sep 19th 2008, #1
RE: Where did it go???, kristim81, Sep 19th 2008, #2
RE: Where did it go???, tripletsmake6, Sep 19th 2008, #4
RE: Where did it go???, kristim81, Sep 19th 2008, #5
RE: Where did it go???, julie123, Sep 19th 2008, #11
RE: Where did it go???, kristim81, Sep 19th 2008, #12
RE: Where did it go???, julie123, Sep 20th 2008, #24
RE: Where did it go???, MSTAR, Sep 19th 2008, #13
RE: Where did it go???, feistylioness78, Sep 20th 2008, #25
RE: Where did it go???, kimpriester, Sep 20th 2008, #15
RE: Where did it go???, RiderGirl, Sep 20th 2008, #16
RE: Where did it go???, wilds, Sep 19th 2008, #6
RE: Where did it go???, madmolly, Sep 19th 2008, #7
RE: Where did it go???, NC_tripmom, Sep 19th 2008, #8
RE: Where did it go???, madmolly, Sep 19th 2008, #9
RE: Where did it go???, Mama2five, Sep 19th 2008, #10
I'm sorry but..., morethemerrier, Sep 20th 2008, #14
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RE: I'm sorry but..., MSTAR, Sep 20th 2008, #18
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RE: I'm sorry but... , feistylioness78, Sep 20th 2008, #20
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tripletsmake6
Fri Sep-19-08 06:06 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
444 posts
#375906, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 0
Unbelieveable... You have got to be kidding! Tick..tick .. tick..
Lynlee
Mom to
Preston 1/91
Devin 3/92
Michael 4/05
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kristim81
Fri Sep-19-08 06:18 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1074 posts
#375908, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 0
Oooh I knew it!! I predicted that the post would be pulled before any of them responded to the post. Like I said....anyone really surprised?
Kristi
BBG April 9, 2007
26 weekers- Elijah, Joey and Rowan
Big sister Kadence 4 years old
http://www.krististrio.blogspot.com
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tripletsmake6
Fri Sep-19-08 06:39 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
444 posts
#375914, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 2
Kristi,
Glad to see you are still here. I hope you got a chance to read my reply before the post was pulled.
Lynlee
Mom to
Preston 1/91
Devin 3/92
Michael 4/05
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kristim81
Fri Sep-19-08 06:57 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1074 posts
#375917, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 4
I'm still hanging around waiting to see if they apologize. Shouldn't hold my breath, huh?
I did get a chance to read your post before they pulled it. Thank you
Kristi
BBG April 9, 2007
26 weekers- Elijah, Joey and Rowan
Big sister Kadence 4 years old
http://www.krististrio.blogspot.com
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julie123
Fri Sep-19-08 10:34 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1202 posts
#375965, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 5
Fri Sep-19-08 10:37 PM by julie123
What happened?
Our Journey, a year of firsts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fYELsPa3Wc
Julie wife to Mark and mom to
Tristan Declan 4lbs 3oz Cassandra Madison 4lbs 7oz
Ryland Markus 4lbs 2oz
Born on 9/5/06 at 32 weeks 4 days
www.our3.blogspot.com
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kristim81
Fri Sep-19-08 10:38 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1074 posts
#375967, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 11
Hey Julie,
Yep, you missed something huge. Click on the link to my blog, and about 3 posts down you'll get the rundown of what happened. Someone came on here saying awful things about preemies, and then we all got kicked in the gut by Janet. It was just lovely...full story on my blog.
Kristi
BBG April 9, 2007
26 weekers- Elijah, Joey and Rowan
Big sister Kadence 4 years old
http://www.krististrio.blogspot.com
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julie123
Sat Sep-20-08 10:10 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
1202 posts
#376144, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 12
Thanks Kristi, I read it. I can't believe this...
Our Journey, a year of firsts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fYELsPa3Wc
Julie wife to Mark and mom to
Tristan Declan 4lbs 3oz Cassandra Madison 4lbs 7oz
Ryland Markus 4lbs 2oz
Born on 9/5/06 at 32 weeks 4 days
www.our3.blogspot.com
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MSTAR
Fri Sep-19-08 10:55 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1926 posts
#375972, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 11
You can read about it on my blog too. I've got the original post copy and pasted in there.
Sooooooooooooooooooo, I guess the lights are on here at the old TC, but nobody's home.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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feistylioness78
Sat Sep-20-08 11:05 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
674 posts
#376160, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 13
Sat Sep-20-08 11:07 PM by feistylioness78
All I can say is wow. I just read your blog MSTAR and I belong to a preemie group online and I was wondering if I could post what she said on there. Many of those woman have had babies as young as 23 weeks. Its a great site as well. called inspire.com.
I put my boys through their surgeries because they never gave me a sign that they wanted to give up. I was told by a nurse at UCSD that there are some states that will only go so far in treating preemies thankfully we are not in one of those states.
I also wanted to add that i would have given my life if it meant that Alex would survive. I miss my baby boy and wonder everyday what he would be doing today if he were here.
Big brother Justin 8/04
Our little angel ^Alex Joseph^ 1.2 (11-4/11-5)
Brennan Matthew 1.3
Christian Jacob 2.4
Born 11/04/07
http://www.myspace.com/346442072
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kimpriester
Sat Sep-20-08 10:24 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
318 posts
#376018, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 2
hey kristi, i love your new pics. your babies are so cute.
Kim
GGB born 12/6/2007 at 31.4weeks
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RiderGirl
Sat Sep-20-08 12:26 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
182 posts
#376028, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 15
MTM, I flat out disagree. No one is talking around a lunch table ABOUT people, posts were made TO the managers and they just delete them. I can't get over how many posts have been deleted by the managers in some bizarre dictatorship fashion. No negative discussions allowed! That's the rule here! Don't you dare question the actions of your managers!
In some ways, I think it must be nice for them. "Hey, someone posted something bad about the way we run things here! Let's go delete it so that no one else realizes they might be right!"
Stay or go you say? A link was posted yesterday for those who want to post elsewhere in addition to this board and guess what? That was deleted too! What a shocker!
http://groups.msn.com/Tripletsmore
tick tock tick tock...
Jo
Liesel, Radek, & Courtney
Born 31 weeks, 1 day
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wilds
Fri Sep-19-08 07:29 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
2661 posts
#375927, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 0
I only had a chance to briefly read the original post and only apparently the first part of it, before it was pulled, and then a few of the posts this morning on the 'be kind post' It is really disheartening to see that the be kind post was pulled too- I don't know how many responses it got but the ones I read were from people who had very valid points on why they were so upset. I was active on another board for kids with some of Braden's health problems and the moderators were very controlling, so I left there. How sad that is happening here too.
Lorraine
Reach for the heart of God and not just His hands.
Organ donation saves lives!
Life happens when love is given.
working on new caringbridge site
http://www2.oprah.com/health/oz/resources/oz_organ_map.jhtml?promocode=incl20080131map
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madmolly
Fri Sep-19-08 07:30 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2269 posts
#375929, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 0
I'm sorry girls. I am sure that Janet and Jeff are just trying to figure out the best way to address this. Give them time. Surely this won't be ignored. They know how deeply the members of this site were offended by the comments of this poster. And I am sure, by now, they understand how important their involvement is when responding to concerns of this type. In the meantime, know that you are supported.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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NC_tripmom
Fri Sep-19-08 09:33 PM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
28 posts
#375950, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 7
Oh come on Lea, you live in the real world. It like everything else will be swept under the rug.
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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madmolly
Fri Sep-19-08 10:05 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2269 posts
#375955, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 8
Jes, I am putting faith in the management of this site. I believe they will right the wrong with this one. Too many are hurt and too many responded to the "Be Kind" post for them to turn a blind eye. There was a misstep, which has blackened the eye of TC. Janet knows the importance of emotional support to parents of premature children. They will step up.
Right, Janet?
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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Mama2five
Fri Sep-19-08 10:11 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
626 posts
#375956, "RE: Where did it go???"
In response to Reply # 9
I just can NOT believe what I saw in the "Be Kind" post.
I was lucky enough to have take home triplets, but a very good friend of mine had to watch two of her babies die, and when I saw those comments I was just *furious*. To have moderators side with such monsterous comments was just so upsetting to me. I can't imagine what mom's of micro-preemies felt.
Christa, her wonder uterus, and Josh (the daddy) have produced:
Reagan (4/28/04 @ 41 weeks)
Ethan (4/27/05 @ 43 weeks)
Delaney, Addie, and Joel (1/23/08 @ 35.4 weeks)
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morethemerrier
Sat Sep-20-08 10:09 AM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
2114 posts
#376017, "I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 0
You all are pulling a trick that my husband uses and I absolutely hate it. You have no idea to what depth I HATE IT.
What all of you are doing is the equivalent of sitting at a lunch table in Junior High with the person at a table accross the room and making comments *just* loud enough for you to know that the object of your comments is able to hear them, and its because you don't have the guts to direct your comments directly to the person.
Passive agressive attacks on people are juvenile, and rude. (And yes my husband is both, virtually all of the time)
If you are upset with Janet, then try emailing Janet directly.
Go, Don't go. Stay, don't Stay;
Just please drop it from the board, and start emailing Janet and Jeff directly. I'm getting tired of seeing this stuff every time I log in. I've known Janet for a very very very very long time. I've talked to her on the phone and you know what... SO COULD YOU. Janet is one of the kindest, most sympathetic persons that you would want to know. I'm betting that she feels absolutely horrible about what has transpired and has no idea how to rectify the situation.
I know you all are hurting, and the OP's comments hurt me too, but is hurting someone elses feelings making it okay for you? Is that what you want your children to learn?
MTM - mom to Michael(84),Stephan(85), Thomas, Matthew and Kathryn - born 12/27/99 at 32w 0 days
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madmolly
Sat Sep-20-08 12:49 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2269 posts
#376030, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 14
If your post was directed at me, I would like to respectfully offer my two-fold response.
A. The forum chosen for this concern was not done so by the posters in protest. Janet chose to make a public address to the members of TC, to which the members of TC responded accordingly. This could have been handled via emails with the original poster, who so grossly and intentionally offended our valued TC members. Yet instead, management chose to side against the mother's of premature children who were greatly wronged in the process. Nothing is being said "just loud enough" to be overheard by management, in a passive aggressive manner. I think, if anything, things are being said extremely loudly and directly to management, to ensure that the concerns raised by valued TC members have been heard.
2. Clearly Janet is kind hearted and sympathetic. That is not in question here. This was a misstep. We all have them. As an example, my hat speech. A gross misstep. The opening of that "very threatening can" in one of my previous posts, again, clearly a misstep on my behalf. I am likewise kind hearted and sympathetic. But in my years on TC, my track record is riddled with missteps. Choosing to support a new member who viciously attacked long standing TC members and used emotionally abusive language in a blatant attempt to hurt the feelings of our most treasured moms, was a misstep. Not a misstep that should cause members to leave TC. But certainly, a misstep that has deeply hurt and offended so many. Janet publically supported the ignorant and offensive poster and all the valued members of TC are looking for is that same show of support.
If this was not directed at me, could you let me know that please? I have a much more aggressive post prepared in defense of our valued members. I have terribly thick skin and it takes so much more than ignorance and vulgarity to effect me. If I felt someone attacked my child or diminished their value in this world, I would be missteppin' all over the place. I understand the plight of those affected by this heinous poster and I hope that management acknowledges the same.
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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MSTAR
Sat Sep-20-08 04:44 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1926 posts
#376079, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 14
Thanks for bumping this up again today. I was over it, so thanks for bringing it up again, so I can hash and re-hash it all over again. Thanks for whispering loudly from the other table. I can hear you.
(Is someone kicking me under the table? Stop it.)
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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NC_tripmom
Sat Sep-20-08 05:08 PM
Member since Jul 28th 2008
28 posts
#376082, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 18
But does anyone else hear us??
Jes
B(GG) 8/04 34 wks
G 7/00
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feistylioness78
Sat Sep-20-08 07:28 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
674 posts
#376103, "RE: I'm sorry but... "
In response to Reply # 19
I read the blog from kristim81 and I all can say is oh my. I am glad I did not see that post or I would have went off. My little guys were 26.5 weekers. We were asked to terminate the Id's but we reufused. We do not regret or decision at all and we have two beautiful surviving boys. The only thing kristim81 missed was how it feels to hold your son as he takes his last breaths because he could not hang on any longer. The nerve of people. I have yet to read the other blog but I will after I feed the baby.
Big brother Justin 8/04
Our little angel ^Alex Joseph^ 1.2 (11-4/11-5)
Brennan Matthew 1.3
Christian Jacob 2.4
Born 11/04/07
http://www.myspace.com/346442072
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morethemerrier
Sat Sep-20-08 08:34 PM
Member since Nov 05th 2007
2114 posts
#376116, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 18
This will bump it up to the top again, but since at the moment 9:34 my time, its post number 3, it won't change it much.
There was an additional post after mine, about 20 minutes later, so I'm not the only one to blame for the post lingering at the top.
MTM - mom to Michael(84),Stephan(85), Thomas, Matthew and Kathryn - born 12/27/99 at 32w 0 days
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madmolly
Sat Sep-20-08 09:53 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
2269 posts
#376140, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 21
I'll share in the blame!!! It's 10:51 pm my time. It's like five from the top before this post.
Can we start some other TC drama to get my mind off life for a while?
Lea
BGG 28.3 weekers
http://mccarthymayhem.blogspot.com/
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foreveramom
Sat Sep-20-08 10:00 PM
Member since Jan 30th 2006
1151 posts
#376142, "RE: I'm sorry but..."
In response to Reply # 22
Lea, here's some new drama food-for-thought for TC...did I mention that I think IVF babies are always more intelligent than natural ones?
Okay, that is a joke, ladies (not that I should have to even say that).
Mom of: Kristi(22), Kevin(19), Kelli(17), Angus(5) and GGB - Ruca, Nadia and Max (3) Born 10-14-04 at 34 weeks.
www.angusandthetriplets.com
also www.angusandthetriplets.blogspot.com
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