Any other new mumsnetters on the block

[bubbly]

I may get thrown out on my ear for this but I hope it will not be taken the wrong way.I've been doing this for a couple of weeks now. I admit I lurked for a bit and that was the difficult bit - 1) I wasnt sure what I could contribute and 2) I wasnt sure there would be much point. Does it feel to any other new bods as if there is a core group of people who only talk to each other. I like what I read but are there other lurkers new people made reluctant by the seeming exclusivity of it?

I have been posting on here for about 18 months now and I'm as addicted to this site now as I was then. I have had a few name changes due to telling too many friends about mumsnet and they've sussed my identity. I have been reading your posts Jimjams and can really relate to situations that you are experiencing with regards to statementing etc. I have also sent an email to ask tech if they can include a seperate special needs heading in the topic section and maybe include advice for parents in the next mumsnet book. I think it would be really helpful for all mumsnetters with special needs children. I can't believe you've been posting for only 8 weeks either. I haven't been contributing to any posts recently and I feel inspired to start adding to new threads. Welcome aboard all new mumsnetters.

bubbly,

I've been here more than a year now, and sometimes I still feel like an outsider, but once I startde posting I now have to refrain myself from posting just about anything taht goes on in my head (would be quite boring or completely unintelligible).

I am so addicted now that I was wonering I should start a counselling service for mumsnet addicts (Mumsnet Anonymous???)

in that case my name is robyn3 and i'm a mumsnetoholic

It's more addictive than most class A drugs...

Hi Bubbly (how's the diet?! I've been awol from the thread which is never a good sign). I've read mumsnet for a loooong time before finally subscribing - for fear of losing the site - and deciding it was time to open my mouth I think like any websitey places it can seem like everyone knows everyone but everyone is friendly and helpful. It's the first place I look when I turn on the pc and the place I look to for the answers to virtually everything! Most things seem to have been discussed here at one time or another...

Hi Soyabean,

I am fine thanks. How are you? I too am addicted to Mumsnet. I work 3 days a week and always have a sneak preview on all the posts. Some discussions have been rather heated but I just stay out of them and only post on what interests me.

Great site though.

I work from home so there is no restriction on my Mumsnet use. Its four years since I worked outside home and we didnt have internet access then, do you all get the chance to use Mumsnet at work? I will be starting a new part time office based job soon, but may never do any work if I have unlimited internet access...
I have been avoiding the very heated discussions too!

Hi Soaybean

Yes we get to use the internet at work. I am not on it for long, just a quick look. I spend some of my lunch hour on it though, so I think I am addicted!! I am also on Friend Reunited alot just now as we are organising a school reunion for September of this year. Really looking foward to that.

This is my first day. I've posted 2 messages already and then saw this so I thought I'd say Hello. I surf when my son's asleep. I found this sight the other month and decided to look for some useful info. (Even though it was out of date so it wasn't worth posting on. Did help though) So I decided to join.
On the 'clicky' bit, nothing can be as bad as the mother & toddler group I stopped going to!! Go to Wacky Wearhouse now. Love it. We even go on all the things. Highly recommend it!

Hullo chiggles WELCOME!

Hi folks,not a newbie at all but thought I'd pop it here.As a regular poster I've had to change my name to stop my nosy kids from telling all and sundry my nickname seeing as they know it.
Welcome to all the newbies.

I'm new to Mumsnet & this is the site I've been looking for. I read about it in the Sunday Times magazine last week & I only wish I'd found it a few months ago, I always have something I'm pondering & always interested to hear other opinions especially as my HV is sooooo crap, me being a first time Mum & 7 month old is a bit of a handful.
As for clickiness I just do my own thing!!

Hi everyone, i also was a lurker for a couple of years, only started posting last week when i finally got internet access at home (i was going to cybercafe before). I think this site is great, so much good infomration, lots of good laughs as well and everyone is so supportive and helpful

Hello everyone, I'm new too (last few days), but have braved posting a couple of messages. A friend told me about this site and I can't believe how great it is! I can't believe that the feelings I have been having lately as mum to toddler and baby (pure frustration and rage) are experienced by others. Seeing the thread on rage made be feel less abnormal and guilty than I was.

Welcome, to all you new Mumsnetters, don't forget your Mumsnet donations to help keep this fabulous site running.

I have felt at times that I was intruding on a private conversation, but I'm FAAAAR too nosey and opinionated to be a lurker!

hello everyone
I'm new too but keep butting in everywhere. Maybe I shouldn't because I just seem incapable of giving good advice and just start off threads that irritate everyone - paranoid,me?? But too late - I'm hooked!
I'm so glad other people have changed their names cos I'm sick of mine already - any ideas?

I'm not new, but I am butting in here to say feel free to butt into any conversations, that's how we will get to know you .

I'm 'new' today. So "Hi" to everyone out there!!!

I've lurked a while but now have taken the plunge to join in - HELLO to you all.