The Nest

AshNoel8

Are any of you over there or going over there? I have heard negative things about the boards and today they sent me an e-mail with some articles and I clicked on it and the article was all about things you can't do once you have a baby. The list was silly, full of things I don't do now anyway (such as closing down the bar and watching TV all day long). The girls who commented were kind of mad about the article too. It baffles me that they would talk down being a mom (especially since they are connected to the bump!) I found myself thinking, "if this is what TN is all about, I don't think I want to go there." Do any of you have any positive experiences there? I might just look at the design ideas and call it a day haha. 

kellya01

I've read a few boards on TN and I'm not that excited about it.  I barely have enough time for this board now, so I'm probably just going to stick over here.  

drama1308

I don't think I'm going to join. I mean I'm technically part of the nest and the bump but I don't think I'll join in the boards.

sessionswedding

I'm probably not spending much time over there, except for the November 2011 anniversary boards (when they go up).  I like it here too much. 

ochemjenn

I mostly just lurk.  The ones I like are money matters, fashion and beauty, cleaning and organizing, and pets.  I was hoping my new local board would be active since I know nothing about this area, but it's pretty dead. 

I'm staying away from design, crafts, and what's cooking because I don't need any more ideas in my head!  I'm already working on two scrapbooks, a cross-stitch project, and a dress.  Hopefully I'll bake a peach pie this afternoon.

I'm trying to figure out why a baby would keep you from watching tv all day long.  I always have the tv on, except when I'm in the shower, in the kitchen, reading, or vacumming.  I have the tv on while I'm online, scrapbooking, putting away laundry, ironing, eating, cross-stiching....  I'm all about multitasking.  I would read more if I had a baby though, I think reading is really important for kids.

drama1308

Where is this article, I'm interesting in know "What I can't do" when I have a baby

soozy87

Some of the boards are kind of cranky over there, just like over here....maybe a bit more so. Some of them are interesting also....that being said by a lurker who is slowing becoming more active at both (mostly on the knot though....)

amongthelilies25

Unless The Nest had a "Christian Home" board... i'll stay here. (: 

LeahVB2011

ditto to monica. I like it here too much.

LittleBigO

[QUOTE]Unless The Nest had a "Christian Home" board... i'll stay here. (: 
Posted by amongthelilies25[/QUOTE]

Agreed.  I tried TN and wasn't a fan.  I commented on one or two boards and posted a question and the only response I got was a cranky person who asked me more question, exasperated that I hadn't answered them to begin with.  I answered right away and NEVER got a response.   I came back over here.  :)  You ladies are my favorite - they should make this board over there too, although what's the point.  :P

mrandmrsbrist

Aggie asked KA for a Christian board on TN, but I haven't seen anything come out of it yet.

Are we still thinking about going to an off board at some point?

kalizoomba

i've checked over there a few times, but usually the stuff is about being a parent or things to do with your kids, or things not to do with your kids.... basically, all about kids. We don't plan on having any kids so it's sort of pointless for me. I might stay here a while, but who knows.

iamjoesgurl

I've been on TN from time to time.  I'll post over there on occasion but usually 300 people view the post and 2 people post.  Makes me wonder how many people read our threads and just don't post.

letyourselfgo

I'm staying here or going to an Off Board unless a Christian Families or Christian Wives board shows up on The Nest.

yodacub

I do enjoy looking at the Baby names board over on The bump, but that's just because I think what some people name their children is very amusing.  Never been on the nest boards though.

mrandmrsbrist

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_nest?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:51ff782d-b84d-4a52-bf73-943ac76f8705Post:51960f73-130b-4a9e-ad72-a10dd1d65728">Re: The Nest</a>:
[QUOTE]Makes me wonder how many people read our threads and just don't post.
Posted by iamjoesgurl[/QUOTE]

I always wonder this too! I lurked on you guys for about a month. :P

xstarx05x

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_nest?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:51ff782d-b84d-4a52-bf73-943ac76f8705Post:9351214a-ba7c-4e4c-ba4f-a13ddcc83459">Re: The Nest</a>:
[QUOTE]Unless The Nest had a "Christian Home" board... i'll stay here. (: 
Posted by amongthelilies25[/QUOTE]

<div>I also agree! Although I kinda like that we have married and unmarried girls on this board. We can help each other out :)</div><div>
</div><div>I lurk on The Nest a bit. Can get some cranky/snarky discussions going on, but I do find my local board to be helpful at times. Slightly active on International and Fashion & Beauty... occasionally post on a couple others. There is a lot of baby talk, which doesn't offend me or anything, but isn't that what The Bump is for? Like, I don't think I start any discussions that would leave out the unmarried girls on this board.</div>

drama1308

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_nest?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:51ff782d-b84d-4a52-bf73-943ac76f8705Post:51960f73-130b-4a9e-ad72-a10dd1d65728">Re: The Nest</a>:
[QUOTE]I've been on TN from time to time.  I'll post over there on occasion but usually 300 people view the post and 2 people post.  <strong>Makes me wonder how many people read our threads and just don't post.</strong>
Posted by iamjoesgurl[/QUOTE]

I'm one of them. I guess I'm just too scared to post because I "don't know anyone" I doubt I'll be posting there unless there's a Christian Homes board. That would be nice/fun

AshNoel8

To answer mrandmrsbrist's question, I do still want to make an offboard! I e-mailed myself a list of the girls on here who said they were interested and I plan on making it as soon as I get time. Still organizing the house, working on thank you notes, and I have stuff going on for church, a dance class I'm going to be teaching and getting ready for the school year (I'm a teacher). So, it's pretty busy right now, but I do still plan on getting that board together asap. 

And drama, here is the article:

http://ideas.thenest.com/love-and-sex-advice/getting-pregnant/slideshows/things-cant-do-after-baby.aspx?cm_ven=Responsys&cm_cat=Nest&cm_pla=Newsletter&cm_ite=July%2029,%202011&MsdVisit=1

Like I said almost all of the things you "can't do" are silly and things I don't do anyway or don't care about. Or they aren't true.