Sally
There is no where else on the planet I could have shared and entire diary of experience with such enthusiastic people.
I think the hard part, is finding members that follow through and keep us posted when they find what they are looking for......
Emotionally, many members are invested in the outcome as well as the experience.
I see many posts with questions answered to new people...and people dont let the forum know what happened next. I was very aware of that from lurking for 2 months before I posted.
I made sure people here KNEW what happened after they gave advice, and I showed the forum that I was not the only one who had a success, but in essence WE all had a success, because without you all.....I probably would have 11 dead babies on my hands.
If people only KNEW how important it is to let the whole group know the outcome of an emergency situation (and that they have realistic expectations)....and that the regulars really CARE about the results of the advice, hard work and love the core team gives to even the newest member.
I just joined about a month ago, and I could not have made it without you guys.
Maybe a "testimonial page"?? where people like me could cheer on new people, and let them know 'TELL US WHAT IS HAPPENING.....just dont pop in and out!!"