Giving False Hope
I think this app is great for connecting with women who are able to understand what you are going through while TTC, give advise, etc.
My only issue is, although unintentionally I'm sure, I feel that many women are giving answers that they know aren't true. They are giving false hope. There are so many tests that I am seeing that are clearly negative with other women making comments to the effect of "I see it, congrats momma". These comments are later responded with things like "AF showed up ): " which of course is devestating to any woman TTC.
Hearing the words momma (or any variation) feels amazing, so maybe other women are trying to make others feel better, or have that great feeling. However, when you are convinced you are pregnant, with others backing you up and find out you aren't - personally that's a pain that cancels out how amazing you originally felt.
All I'm suggesting, is when you are responding to a faint lines post/poll - please think of women you may be hurting when AF arrives. When they WON'T be becoming new 'mommas'.
I hate being the bearer of bad news but I'd much rather tell a woman that I unfortunately don't see anything but to not give up trying, than saying congratulations when it's sometimes VERY obvious there is nothing. My heart actually hurts for these woman being falsely reassured.
I'm not writing this to start anything, just maybe to make someone think twice about before they respond to a faint line post. Good luck to everyone trying to conceive and I hope your day comes soon!
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