I regret to inforn you all - I will no longer be posting after today.

EvesMom wrote: I want to thank everyone for suggestions. But because a certain member apparently doesn't like me, and insists on attacking my posts , I will no longer post anything. I will check in from time to time, but no posting. Tanks again,
Bethany

kayla's mama replied: Sorry that it has happened
I have enjoyed your posts....you are always welcomed here IMO......Hope to see you around

moped replied: I am sorry you feel like that..........................

Insanemomof3 replied: Hmmm, I just went through and read all your posts/others responses and didn't see any attacks. Odd.

Sorry you feel that way. Hope you find a place you can be happy.

My3LilMonkeys replied: Sorry you feel that way. I will always be happy to see you if you decide to return.

NEWMOM05 replied: Bummer, I never even got to know you. Your little one is adorable. Wish you luck.

Peggy

MyLuvBugs replied: Goodness! If you feel like someone is attacking you please report it to the moderators and admins of this site. We don't want to you to feel like you are being forced out b/c of a bully. We're all here to support each other, but you have to remember that we are women with hormones, and differing oppinions. Try not to take peoples posts tooooo personally. Although there have been a few times when I've bit back myself to anothers post. I'm so sorry that you feel that you can't post, but please speak with the mods about it.

~~*Missi*~~ replied: sorry you feel that way
I don't know what was said done etc.... and well personally don't let one person ruin a wonderful experience.
This board has been so great in the short time I have been apart of it and I think that one person isn't worth giving it up for!

Hugs and love
Missi

Kirstenmumof3 replied: I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't imagine anyone not being supportive. I hope in time you will feel comfortalbe posting again!

kimberley replied:
we do not tolerate personal attacks here. if that is the case, please do let a moderator know. i hope you reconsider. you are a valuable member of this board!

aspenblue1 replied:
I agree. If you someone is attacking you please let a moderator know.

C&K*s Mommie replied: Sorry to hear that one person has caused you to leave. we will miss you!

ions_momma replied: I am so sorry to hear this! You will be missed!!

Kaitlin'smom replied: I will repet it, we mods need to know when soem one is being attacted. It will NOT be tolerated.

Crystalina replied: It's a shame that you would feel that way. I didn't get to know you very well but it's terrible that you're leaving.

Hillbilly Housewife replied: I'm sorry to hear that. Like us mods said.. please let us know about the attacks... that's not tolerated around here.

jacobsmama replied: I'm so sorry you have been having this problem. I like to believe that we are all here to support and comfort each other.

holley79 replied: If you really like it here get with one of the many wonderful Mods that we have. As you saw they will not tolerate any attacking. If you still feel the need to leave.

CAMSMOM1 replied: Bethany, I know that you feel like you are being attacked. I have kinda heard what was said. (And I will PM you more about this.) But, I do know that we are all different people with different views. And as hard as we try, we are bound to not all agree on topics. Some people are really passionate about certain subjects, and it's not to attack the other person, its just they can come off strong. KWIM? I know that I've been in your shoes in some ways, I have felt misunderstood before. But after talking it out with that person, things did get better, and I realized it was all a big misunderstanding. I really hope you don't leave. I really have enjoyed getting to know you. Please check your PM box, I will be writing you.

Biggest hugs!!!

Ann

3xsthefun replied: I'm really sorry hear you feel that way. Like the others said talk to the mods about it.

Bee_Kay replied: I am sorry you feel that way.

I'll tell ya.... over the past month there has been a response here and there that, at most, make me raise an eyebrow and question the intent.

But, there are so many wonderful people here that I just let any (what I think might be) negative natured comments roll right off me.

I hope you change your mind !!

3_call_me_mama replied: I'm sorry you feel you need to leave. I have a feeling that you may be talking about me as teh member that dislikes you. And I have pm'd you before on this matter. Offering information to posters that request it and disagreeig with other members and attacking someone are VERY different things.
As i have told you before advice is offered or given and it is for people to accept or ignore. Everyone needs to do what is best for their family. I know how it feels to feel attacked, even if it isnt' what is actually happening. Takign things too personally is easy especially on the net. Also just because a person posts right below you with a differing opinion or statement doesn't mean they are attacking you or dislike you. I don't even know you. You haven't been her long enough to really get to know. I post what I feel is important to me and not much else. As i said in a post earlier. Sorry if you felt attacked it wasnt' my intention at all.
I am posting this publically rather than in a pm because you felt the need to air it out in public and i wanted to let you know in public that if it is me you are refering to then here's my explaination. Hope you find a commuinity that is right for you adn agrees with your values adn beliefs if you do decide to leave.

jem0622 replied: Unfortunately I'm clueless on this one. Sorry you feel this way. Best of luck to you.

Bee_Kay replied: I think I know where this is stemming off from... and if I am correct on that, then I honestly didn't see an attack.... Just a difference of opinion.

I have posted questions ALOT (LOL !!!) and the responses I get are sometimes different for each person that replies (like black and white). I just take it all into consideration and make up my own mind LOL

Hang in there, hope you do stick around and realize that this is the internet.... there are ALOT of different people that have different lifestyles, styles of parenting, relationship styles, ect, ect, ect.

booey2 replied: I am truly sorry you have been hurt, I have been away from the boards for a while, please don' t leave this can be a great place to get support, try and work things out with the person you feel has slighted you. We don't like to lose members as we all contribute to this great place in our own way.

EvesMom replied: Well, I guess I'm wrong. Bye

coasterqueen replied: Oh hun, please do not leave. ((HUGS)) I don't think anyone here wants you to leave and if there is someone you don't agree with just try to ignore them. If they publically attack you the situation WILL be taken care of, I promise. It's so hard to like everyone on a board this size and you don't have to. Just don't leave over one person you may have a problem with, please.

jcc64 replied: Not at all sure of what specific incident you're speaking about, but wanted to let you know that this IS a very supportive community here. We are also INCREDIBLY diverse, and we have very different ideas about lots of subjects. I've been in the middle of alot of contentious debates here, and while we all get fired up, particularly concerning our parenting choices, we try very hard to converse with respect. Sometimes we do a better job than others, but at the end of the day, civility is a strong undercurrent of our board culture. Please give it another try, if you stick around a little longer, I think you'll come to agree.

My2Beauties replied: Please don't leave. Us mods try and make this a great place for eveyrone to come with differing opinions but to feel their opinion is also respected and valued. I have had many differing opinions on this board with a certain person and then turn around in another thread and that person and I are on the same page and we're wishing each other well wishes for whatever is going on in their life. If someone attacked you in any way, shape or form please feel free to bring that to a mod's attentionl. I dont' know you well and haven't seen any posts from you where I felt you were attacked but please if you feel so bring it to one of our attention.

A&A'smommy replied: Honey I really wish you wouldn't it was ONE member out of a bunch of others who really like you, including me!! Please try not to take it too personally and stick around (easier said than done I know)

redchief replied: I have to ask... Who attacked you and about what? If you're talking about the immunization thread, I don't see Carrie's response as a personal attack.

I've engaged in many discussions here where opinions were as diverse as the people who are members of this board. I've even had occasions when I was a little miffed at someone's opinion, but that doesn't equate to a personal attack against me; just a contrary opinion. One thing I can definitely say is this, if you're looking for a board full of people who consistently think as you do, you're going to be disappointed. In my opinion, though, that's what makes this board so special.

I'm not a real big fan of begging someone bent on leaving to stay, so I'm not going to do that. I will say, though, that whether I agree with you on a certain topic or not doesn't determine how I feel about you as a member. I think everyone's opinion has value, even if I don't share it.

kit_kats_mom replied: ITA with Ed and Jeanne made all of my points more eloquently than I ever could. If you choose to leave, good luck. I suspect you will be back when you realize that this is the most suportive place on the web for parents.

EvesMom replied: I'm sorry everyone. I didn't mean to make a big deal out of this. I must be wrong for feeling the way I did. No hard feelings.
Take care and God Bless.

Kaitlin'smom replied: BYE

C&K*s Mommie replied: take care!

Insanemomof3 replied:

~~*Missi*~~ replied: you can never be wrong for feeling a way that you feel!!!
We may not see it as an attack but you may have different views on that. I read the post after Sabrina went to bed and I just see it as two opinions that don't agree. Like the immunizations I was told by my ped that if I didn't do Chicken pox vaccine i could be in trouble with the law. LOL I laughed at him and went on my day.....
Don't sweat the small stuff. Mothers care, love, and make different choices then other mothers. All people are like that. Look at our kids and how different they are already.
I know SAbrina and a few others are into everything causing a ruckus in the house all day and then there are the dolce loving cuddly ones who are happy sitting quiet....

I wouldn't let a difference of opinion drive you off. I have been to many other boards and this is by far the most respectful of opinions that i have ever been a part of. I would just some how put that person or persons on ignore and skip there post all together. That way you won't be upset.
I know when i posted a opinion that difference from someone they kinda snapped back but oh well. I politely said that i was responding because the statement was there is only one way to see a baby under 12 weeks (vaginal) and well thats not true. I never had a vaginal early on with any of my pregnancies. Do i have hard feelings for this woman. No i honestly couldn't tell you who it was LOL does she have for me I don't know and if she does I can't see why. So don't sweat the small stuff its life not everyone is going to like your opinions or mine. Just don't give up on stating your opinions. The world needs to here more then one option and if one opinion isn't spoke thats one less option!!!!

luvmykids replied: Just a friendly reminder to everyone, it's really easy to misconstrue someones tone on the internet, especially someone you don't know. It's easy to "read" emotions into things that really aren't there. Some people are warm and fuzzy, some are black and white, doesn't mean they don't like you or anything.