Social Media...

[Elizabeth86]

Ok girls and guys strap in, I’m about to rant... if I see one more ‘tag a beautiful pregnant friend’ and ‘girls most likely to get pregnant in 2018’ post on social media I will explode. Between the flurry of baby posts and adverts aimed at me because I’m 31 and married so of course must need nappies and pushchairs! I spend most of my time scrolling saying to myself ‘of F off’... time for a social media break I wonder?? 😂

[Positive2022]

Couldn't agree more !! What is it with the constant social media adverts?!? Xxx

[Elizabeth86 in reply to Positive2022]

😂 My instagram is always throwing up random pregnant people and babies too - no idea why!

[Positive2022 in reply to Positive2022]

Likewise, I always seem to get pregnant ladies, adverts for babies, clear blue tests which flash 'pregnant' etc etc. The list goes on, I really don't understand why !! Xxx

[Beebeestar]

Lol! I feel like taking myself off FB many times!! It’s just so annoying to see these type of updates on social, but what can you do!

It’s just a load of rubbish anyway but it does get to you anyway, so do wonder why I’m on it sometimes!!

[Elizabeth86 in reply to Beebeestar]

Your so right it’s a load of rubbish! i think for me I worry people will assume there is something wrong if I come off it! But again.. does that even matter!

[louisear]

I totally get your frustration. I've considered coming off FB many a time. I friend has just announced her twin pregnancy on there and every time someone comments it must put it back to the top so every tmw I log on its the first thing I see. 😞 Grr!

[Elizabeth86 in reply to louisear]

😢 that must be really difficult! Maybe use the ‘hide post’ button? I find friends posting the most difficult. I’ve only confided in a few close friends and one constantly posts her baby pictures with captions like ‘my world, I can’t imagjne life without him’... I realise for her this is true but given she’s my friend I feel a bit sad she’s not sensitive to me seeing that. I find so much comfort on this forum speaking to people who just ‘know’ how it feels x

[lorraineb61 in reply to louisear]

FB have just released a snooze button where you can hide posts from a certain individual for 30 days. I've just done it with a fitness role model who had a baby this week as I knew that it's all going to be a about this baby! Is that something worth considering?

[7AVA]

Sorry you’re going through this - I came off social media about 12 months ago as it just felt like it wasn’t a healthy place for me to be and I don’t miss it. Xx

[Elizabeth86 in reply to 7AVA]

That’s such a good description of it.. I often wonder what ‘good’ comes of it these days. I think a break would be good for my soul xx

[Hidden]

Having a fb and social media break was the best thing I did and I can guarentee you'll feel better for it in a few days time. Also on fb you can hide all the peoples posts you dont want popping up on your news feed without having to de friend or anyone knowing. Ive now done it for 3 quarter's of my friends so i dont have to see anymore baby pics or annoying baby updates xx

[EleJen]

Find the magical 'unfollow' button!! I can't imagine life without it 😂 2 more friends had babies this week.. Another 2 unfollowed! Best bit is, they don't know, no one is offended and I'm not as upset.. I'd come off it if it wasn't for the large chunk of family abroad and a couple of friends in other countries I know I'd loose contact with (and the gig announcements I'd miss!!).. Sometimes a friends cull to just get rid of the people who aren't proper friends makes me feel better.. We have enough on our plate without being made to feel more inadequate.. Have a good unfollow sesh and enjoy your Christmas xx

[SnottyCow]

Your PC also tracks your searches so the ads will be targeted. If your searching IVF related then Facebook will use an ad tracker. You can switch this off, I’m not sure how but I can ask my hubby later. You can also keep hiding things and giving the reason see less of this, it should learn.

[E_05]

Totally agree! Ive thought about coming on social media but then think why should I miss out on the bits I enjoy of it so I’ve just unfollowed so many people 😂 x

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

I adjusted my ad settings on Facebook and no longer get all the Mum adverts. I think I had to do it several times but it has now worked!

Regarding the “girls who will get pregnant this year”, I’m quite open about our struggles so I have messaged friends who have shared such things and pointed out how thoughtless it is, and that seems to have stopped that too. I can now enjoy fb in relative peace!

[Tomorrow_1]

I closed my FB account 6 months ago and never looked back. I'm so much happier and more relaxed now that I'm not bombarded by pregnancy announcements all the time. I totally recommend it.