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It might just be the fact that I have baby fever so I'm noticing the baby posts more, but does anyone else feel like the Hive has baby fever big time? If this keeps up the next two-hundred and forty-something days before my wedding are going to drag by while I wait for it to be my turn to TTC!
I've noticed it and I feel a little odd about it...probably because I am absolutely NOT planning on TTC anytime soon (if at all).
I think if there are more baby related posts it's because there's an actual babies section now. For the most part, though, I feel like there's a lot more wedding related posts overall.
@Lillindy: There wasn't a babies section before? When was it added?
There do seem to be more baby posts lately, but I may just be noticing it too, because I just because a first time auntie!
If you look at the overall posts listing, the majority of them are still about weddings. There are more baby posts than there used to be (probably because, like Lillindy said, a baby board was added), but there are still way more wedding posts.
Maybe it's just because babies on your mind! :)
I don't think that it's quite to the point of more interest in babies than weddings but there definitely seem to be a lot of baby posts (although like you, maybe it's because I'm only semi-patiently waiting until DH and I start TTC - 3.5ish years to go).
I also think that a lot of well known/regular posters have gotten married and moved on to babies :) I don't mind personally--I also have babies on the brain!
I was exagerating in the poll option, obviously weddingbee is still mostly about weddings, I just feel like there's an unusual amount of posts about babies, TTC, wishing you were pregnant, pre-conception appointments, etc...
The baby board was only added a few months ago... maybe 6-8 months ago? I think it was right before or after I had Addie.
@hilsy85: I was thinking that as well...I can't wait to be one of them, lol...
I've noticed a lot of baby posts too...I have babies on the brain too though!! I can't wait until after the wedding so we can NTNT!!!!
I've noticed it too and only thought that yesterday, Must be the time to conceive ;)
There is...but I am not soo sooo happy about it. If I go to the general board page the first thing I see are baby posts nowadays. I have to filter to get to what I want. Alas. I am sure I will feel differently when I want a baby. I just wish that the wedding posts were more front and center.
I haven't been here long but I think its a good mix of both.
I dunno marriage and family go hand in hand for most.
@MandaMack: No, it's a more recent addition, as are a few other sections. We did a major board reorganization about a year or so ago.
Here's some of the discussion about it: http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/new-nesting-filter-for-babies-home-newlyweds-pets-board-by-popular-demand
The baby board has been around for about a year I think. Originally there weren't tons of baby posts, but it does seem like there are more now. There was one group of bees that was pregnant around the time the board started (Mighty Sapphire, Mrs. DG, Mrs. Spring, etc.) who have all had their babies and are still around the hive as well as a lot of other bees that have started TTC since the board was in place. It doesn't bother me at all, but I do think there are more TTC/pregnancy/baby posts than 6 months ago.
I know I have baby fever and I am Def. stalking the baby pages.
There's more as some of the regular bees have goten married had babies and stayed active on the bee, because we like the folks here.
I agree, I think this is partially why there's been a implosion of baby threads lately.
But on the other hand I can see how it can be a tad annoying for those who have no intention of TTC in the near future and knee deep in wedding planning.
Perhaps a filter is in order?
When I first came on here, I wasn't even sure if I wanted kids. Now everytime I see a post about naming kids or how cute they are I start trying to plan how many years until FI and I can start trying :). I think even the engaged bees have a bit of baby fever, lol.
@kayakgirl73: That's what I was thinking. I'm done planning the wedding, but I love the people, so I've stayed. Now, I'm knocked up.
I love all the boards here on Wedding Bee. And if you only want to see wedding-related stuff, you can always just choose that section. I check out the three sections seperately many times (Nesting, NWR and Wedding Related). If you do it that way, you don't have to see the baby stuff.
I have major baby fever! And I'm happy the baby boards are more active. :)
@Jenn23: I understand you can choose it, but when you come to the boards its not segregated in any way. One or two clicks to get what you want, sure. But I am lazy. I wanna see my wedding stuff immediately.
I agree with @Lillindy: Also, with that new board and also the other nesting boards, I think newlyweds are sticking around here more. Like me! :)
I know now that we are married and babies are on my brain I FEEL like I am seeing it more and more. Just like when you are "waiting" it seems like EVERYONE is getting engaged and you see jewelry ads everywhere. When you start having baby fever, EVERYONE is getting pregnant and baby stuff is all over the place.
I love the filter features on here as well. I think opening to all threads is a great way for me to see some boards that I wouldn't normal click into if they have a recent or hot thread. Once I click into Wedding, NWR, or Nesting I filter down more to what I'm looking for.
I can't wait to join the babies board officially and stop lurking!
to be truthfully honest, i kind of have baby fever too, BUT i want to finish my college education first, so i'm looking at least two years, and it would inconvient right now. also, i would like to build me and DH's relationship up way more than what it is right now. we have our problems to work through before we consider kids.
I've definitely been bit by the baby bug, but I want to be married more! I personally enjoy the baby posts, but try to avoid them so I don't get any more baby thoughts in my head.
It's nice that Wedded Bees can still be a part of the hive as they are settling in with their new families.
I ALWAYS have baby fever, but choose not to participate in the baby posts. It'll only make my fever spike. =)
Yes, I definitely have baby fever too!!! When the Spring comes around, i'm going to have it full blown...lol. But I love the baby pages...however, I need to focus back on planning my wedding soon! But after my wedding I will be on the TTC for sure :-)
I would say that beyond the addition of the baby board - it's because summer and and fall are the most popular times to get married - hence there are a lot of newlyweds and a lot of couples TTC after the wedding.
Statistically the most weddings happen in June and August, followed by May, July & Sept. The fewest weddings happen in January so perhaps there are just fewer people planning right now.
I'd bet wedding-planning talk picks up in Feb & March for all the summer weddings.
I just got married last week, and definitely don't have baby fever yet, but I love reading the baby posts! :-)
Like others said, the married folks have stuck around because it's such a good community. Maybe one day there will be enough interest for someone to have an entire baby website as a sister site to Weddingbee?
Yes I think the bees have baby fever! I am always surprised to see how many women are pregnant right after their wedding or TTC within just a few months of getting married. I feel odd about it only because I am not TTC for about 4 years. There are even many bees that are around my age and TTC and have only been married a few months or a year.
Just so everyone knows there is a filter. At the top of the board page it is in sections of All Posts, Wedding Related, NWR, Nesting, Month Twins and Local. There are alot of old bees out there and alot of new bees coming in so yes the nesting/baby section has grown and alot of us have stuck around. If you do not want to see the baby posts you can always hit the wedding section just like I always just click on the nesting section. It was brought up in the past about having a seperate web sit but I beleive Mr. Bee at the time said time and manpower to keep it updated were impossible.
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