Hi there!
I have been mning for about 6 months now since ttc and am now nearly 20 weeks pg. I read mumsnet everyday and really enjoy the threads, the arguments, the jokes etc. I post on a lovely ante-natal thread and the ladies there have been really supportive - much easier to "talk" to than those in RL.
I've changed my name a couple of times. Once to ask a personal health question and then back to the original and then more recently to PlumpBump for a more permanent change (I fancied a change and let the ante-natal girls know, but was also slightly paranoid that it was too similar to RL).
I've posted on a fair few threads with fairly uncontroversial postings.
So, that's me. Probably like many others. But I am nervous about posting a stronger opinion, wondering when I might start to become a recognised regular poster and feel awkward when trying to join in conversations with those who are so clearly established. I don't want to be accused of being a troll, or trying too hard. I've read posts which I felt were heartfelt but have seen lots of signs. I totally understand that odd people do come on and make up lies, but what about those of us that don't.
Is it just me - does anyone else feel like this or am I just being pg hormonal?
How does the average newbie MNer go from Troll to Stalwart?