OHbaby! Forums : NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:09:46 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:27:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22411 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : man did I get a fright seeing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=543064&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#543064 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 22411
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 2:27pm

man did I get a fright seeing my name as the starter of the post.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:27:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=543064&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#543064 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : well i didnt see this and started...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542847&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542847 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 22411
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 10:22am

well i didnt see this and started my own thread, not as nice as this one tho... ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:22:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542847&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542847 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Ha ha serial posting but just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542675&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542675 Author: weegee
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 10:20pm

Ha ha serial posting but just wanted to say, if you see this now and are all confused, the original post is now under Forum Admin ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:20:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542675&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542675 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Nope I can&#039;t edit it, Emma...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542673&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542673 Author: weegee
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 10:18pm

Nope I can't edit it, Emma you should have a fiddle to remove the 'feel free to add' etc bits ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:18:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542673&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542673 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Yeah just move the OP I reckon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542671&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542671 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 10:14pm

Yeah just move the OP I reckon

ETA: doh too slow

Edited by Bobbie]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:14:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542671&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542671 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Bah I don&#039;t care, I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542666&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542666 Author: weegee
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 10:07pm

Bah I don't care, I think it's fairly complete now anyway, plus it looks pretty ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:07:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542666&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542666 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : I *think* if I move it, you can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542659&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542659 Author: Maya
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 9:59pm

I *think* if I move it, you can still edit it as the original poster?]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:59:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542659&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542659 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : hmmmm yeah better you than me!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542655&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542655 Author: weegee
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 9:56pm

hmmmm yeah better you than me! ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:56:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542655&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542655 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Bobbie wrote: weegee wrote: Is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542638&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542638 Author: Maya
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 9:42pm

Originally posted by Bobbie Bobbie wrote:

Originally posted by weegee weegee wrote:


Is there any etiquette I need to be aware of?

Some quirks – some people consider it polite, when you edit a post, to include a brief note to say why you edited it


Also you could add that it's better to edit your original post than to keep posting after yourself. Again just a quirk really.


Ha ha, you mean like I do?

Excellent idea but Weegee - you must have waaaaay too much time on your hands girl! You have done a brilliant job!

I'm just trying to think whether it's better to move this whole thread over to Forum Admin or to just move the original post and lock it then I can still edit it with other suggestions, it might make it easier/less daunting for newbies if it isn't a huge long thread?

What think you all?]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:42:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542638&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542638 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : oh haha thanks im so bad at all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542637&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542637 Author: kathyandbub
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 9:41pm

oh haha thanks im so bad at all this comp stuff i hate them really (although i wouldnt be without mine)]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:41:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542637&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542637 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : weegee wrote: Is there any...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542621&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542621 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 9:28pm

Originally posted by weegee weegee wrote:


Is there any etiquette I need to be aware of?

Some quirks – some people consider it polite, when you edit a post, to include a brief note to say why you edited it


Also you could add that it's better to edit your original post than to keep posting after yourself. Again just a quirk really.]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:28:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542621&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542621 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : That&#039;s great Kathy, you were...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542617&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542617 Author: weegee
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 9:23pm

That's great Kathy, you were actually my inspiration today (in aussiegirl's thread re posting pics)! ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:23:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542617&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542617 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : oh thanks so much for that i have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542582&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542582 Author: kathyandbub
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 8:57pm

oh thanks so much for that i have been wonderingabout a few of those things. ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:57:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542582&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542582 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Great work weegee ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542571&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542571 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 8:46pm

Great work weegee ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:46:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542571&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542571 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Can I also suggest that DH also...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542333&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542333 Author: .Mel
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 4:02pm

Can I also suggest that DH also means "dumb husband" ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:02:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542333&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542333 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Good point Becks, stops all those...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542326&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542326 Author: weegee
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 3:50pm

Good point Becks, stops all those 'just testing my ticker' posts (I did about 5 of those lol)]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:50:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542326&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542326 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : You can also put with the ticker...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542320&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542320 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 3:43pm

You can also put with the ticker thing to check that the ticker is working to "signature preview" which you can do when in your profile.

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:43:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542320&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542320 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Well done weegee! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542312&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542312 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 3:35pm

Well done weegee!]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:35:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542312&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542312 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Not a problem - it is a common...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542220&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542220 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 2:01pm

Not a problem - it is a common question that is asked.

And well done on the list, I will see if there is anything else that comes up often as well.

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:01:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542220&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542220 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Re-worded - thanks Becks ETA:...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542181&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542181 Author: weegee
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 1:26pm

Re-worded - thanks Becks

ETA: Here's the original post, in case you want to refer to it here, and have suggestions for Emma to add to it.

Originally posted by weegee weegee wrote:


So I figure there must be heaps of space taken up on this board telling people how to add tickers, post pictures, etc. There has been talk about a newbie guide for some time but I thought I might just go ahead and do it. This might be better located under Forum Admin etc but Emma (or someone) would need to move it there (if they think it might be useful).

Please feel free to add your hints or questions!

How do I get one of those cool ticker things?

If you see one you like in someone’s signature – there are quite a few sites which do them – just click on the ticker and it will take you to that site. Once you’ve created your own ticker, select and copy the PseudoHTML, UBBCode™ or BBCode code which starts and ends with square brackets and ‘url’. Come back here and click on ‘Profile’ near the top right of your screen, and paste the text where it says ‘Signature’. Make sure you have selected ‘Yes’ next to the option ‘Always attach my signature to posts’ near the bottom of your profile preferences.

You can test that your ticker(s) show up correctly by clicking 'Signature Preview' to the lower right of the signature box.

How about more than one ticker? It doesn't seem to work for me?

There's a maximum character limit of 200 for your signature. Your average lilypie ticker, for example, including a little photo, is 124 characters - so twice that is too many. You should be able to make more than one fit by removing the code that starts with [ URL=... so the code starts with [ IMG ] (Remove the [ / URL ] bit at the end too). (You can check how many characters it all adds up to by pasting it into Microsoft Word, if you have it, and selecting 'Word Count' from the Tools menu.)

How do I post pictures?

First you will need to upload the pictures somewhere else on the internet. Try for example Photobucket, Flickr, or your Facebook account if you have one. Some of the photo sharing sites (including Photobucket) will provide IMG code for you to copy and paste. Otherwise you can post any pic from anywhere on the internet by right clicking on the picture, selecting ‘Properties’, copying the address details that come up, then use the little button with a pic of a tree on it to the top right of the ‘post reply’ box to paste those address details. (Or simply enclose the address between [ IMG ] and [ / IMG ], without the spaces.)

You can test that you've entered the right code by clicking on 'Preview Post' before you post your reply.

Please note you can only view the photo gallery once you have reached 100 posts - which takes surprisingly little time!

How do I put a pretty picture under my name?

That’s called an avatar, and again it can be found under your profile. If you don’t want to use one of the stock ones you can link to another pic elsewhere on the net, as above, just make sure you have re-sized the pic you want to 64x64 pixels first so it doesn’t come out all warped.

For other questions relating to post formatting etc, see the Forum Codes here.

Is there any etiquette I need to be aware of?

Make sure you read the Forum Guidelines. Some quirks:
  • It is better 'manners' to edit your original post rather than 'clutter' a thread by serial posting (although that depends on the thread - it's generally ok to serial post in the chattier threads such as the monthly ones, the daily catchup, and some of the TTC threads).
  • Some people consider it polite, when you edit a post, to include a brief note to say why you edited it in case someone comes back to a thread between your original post and your edit.
  • It helps if you have animations enabled in your browser so you can see all the emoticons properly.
  • If you are posting something people might find a bit icky, warn them about ‘TMI’.
  • If you are posting lots of pics in the Photo Gallery warn people that your post is ‘pic heavy’ in case they have slow connections.
  • Oh yeah, and don't post pics of other people's children without their permission (unless they already post pics of the same kids on here).
I can’t understand a word you’re all saying? Is there a list of abbreviations somewhere?

With apologies to this thread (TTC codes 101):

At time of posting this guide here’s the current list, with a few more thrown in.

Specific to conception, pregnancy and other medical and women’s business
AF = Aunt Flo (menstruation/period)
AIO = All In One (nappy)
BBT = Basal Body Temperature
BCP = Birth Control Pills
BD = Baby Dance (sex)
BF = breast feeding
BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
BFFP = Big Fat False Positive
BT = Blood Test
CDxx = Cycle Day
CM = Cervical Mucus
DPO = Days Post-Ovulation
EBM =Expressed breast milk
EDD = Estimated Due Date
EPT = Early Pregnancy Test
EWCM = Eggwhite Cervical Mucus (also CM)
EVAP = Evaporation Line
FF = Fertility Friend
FF = Formula Feeding
FM = Fertility Monitor
FMU = First Morning Urination (also 2MU = 2nd Morning Urination)
FRER = First Response Early Result
hCG, HCG = Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
HSC = Hysteroscopy
HSG = Hysterosalpingogram
IUI = Intra-uterine Insemination
IVF = In Vitro Fertilization
LH = Luteinizing Hormone
LMP = Last Menstrual Period (cycle start date)
Lap = Laparoscopy (Key hole surgery)
LP = Luteal Phase
LPD = Luteal Phase Defect
LSP = Low Sperm Count
MC, m/c, misc. = Miscarriage
MCN = Modern Cloth Nappy
MSU = Mid Stream Urine test
O, OV = Ovulation
OB = Obstetrician
OB/GYN = Obstetrician/Gynecologist
OPK = Ovulation Predictor Kit
OSFA = One Size Fits All
PCOS = Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PG = Pregnant
POAS = Pee on a Stick
PMT = Pre Menstral Tension
PSN = Porn Star Nipples
RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
RPL = Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
SA = Semen Analysis
STI/STD = Sexually Transmitted Infection/Disease
TTC = Trying to Conceive
TWW / 2ww = Two week wait
US, u/s = Ultrasound
UTD = Up The Duff (pg)
UTI = Urinary Tract Infection

General chat abbreviations
AFM = As For Me
DD = Dear/Darling Daughter
DF = Dear/Darling Fiance/Fiancee
DH = Dear/Darling Husband (also Dumb Husband! )
DP = Dear/Darling Partner
DS = Dear/Darling Son
DW = Dear/Darling Wife
ETA = Edited to Add
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
FYI = For your Information
HTH = Hope That Helps
IMO = In My Opinion
IMHO = In My Honest/Humble Opinion
IRL = In Real Life
IYKWIM/IYGWIM = If You Know/Get What I Mean
LMAO = Laugh my ass off
LOL = Laugh Out Loud
MIA = Missing In Action
OP = Original Post/Original Poster
OT = Off Topic
OTT = Over The Top
PMSL = Pissing Myself Laughing
ROTFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing
SH = Stupid Husbands (Cause we all have those days!)
SO = Significant Other
TJ = Threadjack
TMI = Too much information


Any other FAQ we can all work on answering, or hints people would like to share?



Edited by weegee]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:26:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542181&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542181 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Good work Weegee ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542172&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542172 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 1:18pm

Good work Weegee

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:18:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542172&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542172 <![CDATA[NEWBIE GUIDE/BEGINNER FAQs : Can&#039;t word it at the moment...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542169&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542169 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 22411
Posted: 12 November 2008 at 1:17pm

Can't word it at the moment but something about not being able to see the photo gallery till you have reached 100 posts.

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:17:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22411&PID=542169&title=newbie-guide-beginner-faqs#542169