From 0 to 4800 - how do they do it?
- posted by: Rebecca
- posted in: Uncategorized
- on: July 3, 2008
Can you imagine having over 4800 kids in two years?
Yikes! I was tired (and still am) after having two kids in two years (well, technically fifteen and a half months)! Yes, it was a little tough when they were both running around in diapers at the same time, but as they grew, things got easier. Imagine what it must be like for Fiskars-they are thrilled that our little family has grown beyond their wildest dreams, but there are, of course, going to be some growing pains along the way. Just like family, we need to be patient with each other and get through the rough spots. They have all worked so hard to make sure the site was only down for a little while because they know that we all need our daily fix (me included), so of course there are going to be a few glitches here and there. If you have an issue or glitch to report, please send an email to webmaster1@fiskateers.com. They are working very hard to resolve everything and address everyone’s concerns.
I loved this site from the minute I joined two years ago, even though I belonged to several others. Why? Because it is a positive, sharing, caring, creative community- a “big little family”, so to speak. It’s a sense of real community that I’ve never gotten anywhere else. So please, remember why we all love this community so much and be patient with us while we get through these growing pains (and just be glad that you don’t have to change 4800 diapers)!
******************STOP THE PRESSES!!!!!!!*****************
According to the Diaper Calculator, I have changed over 10,000 diapers! Wow, that calls for a celebration! So, I will draw a random name from anyone that leaves a comment here for some Fiskars goodies. However, there’s a catch-you’ll have to be PATIENT because I want to include some fun things from the new CHA releases and they’re not quite ready yet!
debby 2852 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:21 pmWay to go Rebecca and thanks for the email. That’s so much better than listing things wrong on the boards.
Jeni Johnson says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:51 pmWell said Rebecca! :~) I agree, this has always been a wonderful board to be a part of, it is like a “family.” We are all here for the love of crafting & Fiskars, but we also support one another in so many other ways. Change can be hard on some, but this is Fiskars we’re talking about here…they always do something grand, and I’m sure they won’t dissappoint us!Once the new site is up & running it will be even more WONDERFUL I’m sure!
Wendy Gibson says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:55 pmLOVE the larger font….us old broads need that….lol
doverdi says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:42 pmWell said Rebecca! I was one of the ones left behind for almost 2 days with the new board changes. I contacted Cheryl, who submitted my email to CJ & he immediately contacted me & resolved the problems. Like anything new it takes awhile to work out all the glitches. I for one appreciate all the time & hard work that CJ & his team have put in creating this new board & resolving this issues that have come up with the changes. They deserve a HUGE round of applause for all their hard work. Yeah CJ & team.
May says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:46 pmfirst off- laughing so hard!!! and I couldn’t agree more. I’m totally grateful that we have access while they work the bugs out (vs having site down for a week or two!)
lorig says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:47 pmThanks for keeping us up to date on what is going on. The email address is a help as well for those who can not log in it gives a way to let them know the glitches we have found. I live with an IT person and have helped him debug, I would rather be crafting. So I am going back to crafting and hope to have projects to post once the bugs are squashed and I can access the board and gallery.
Lisa #1989 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:03 pmI can be patient while the bugs are being worked out………..but I’d love to have fun while we wait! Do you have any fun up your sleeve?
Cherrie #1790 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:14 pmAmen sister….glitches are to be expected when you make new changes. It will be so worth it when everyone gets used to the changes.
Mardi says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:25 pmOk Rebecca,
I love your sense of humor! Seems that patience is a virtue! I don’t know about all of you, but change seems to happen to me everyday of my life! You must roll with it, just remember change can be a really good thing! It might seem cheezy, but I love the warm, funny, caring, encouraging, friendly people I have met on this site.
Bonnie says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:26 pmtotally!!!! VERY WELL SAID!!! I know we can all be a bit impatient at times, but WE really need to be kind to the wonderful employees who are working diligently to “fix” the glitches!!! take a deep breath, relax, go scrap - if these “glitches” are the worst we have to deal with - well, then all that I can say is, WE ARE SO BLESSED!!!
Peggy #4129 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:37 pmRebecca: Well said, I am a very positive person so I love this place….so negativity needs to go some place else!!!!!!!!!!!
We love the FISKATEERS and CJ for all he has done…..
Jenifer Cowles says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:42 pmWell put Rebecca it is exactly why I love this place as well. Fiskars has never ever let us down and I dont think that it will start here. Great job everyone and have a nice, safe weekend.
Colleen #2970 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:58 pmRebecca, well put. Everyone needs to be patient. I am sure all of the kinks will be fixed, but I would never have survived being off longer than we were.
Jo-Ann # 3830 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:04 pmpatience is one of my virtues! this is my first entry after being locked out for over 2 days! lol Thanx to all who lent a hand to get me back in here!
Karen #3441 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:08 pmI agree - although I’ve only been with Fiskateers for a few months, I too like the positive feel! and that diaper count is scary!
Rhonda 3316 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:13 pmI love this site also and it will all work out I’m sure! That’s a lot of diapers!! I don’t miss changing them at all!!
Julie Overby says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:19 pmI totally love the family feeling here as well. I can be patient =) Patient for the glitches to be worked out so I can get on the message board. It’s very hard being patient for the new release stuff though. ***sigh*** I will try. hee hee
Melissa S. says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:26 pmYeah I can read this post well. Glad to see you are now a master diaper do-er! LOL
Melanie #2558 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:27 pmThat is a lot of diapers…. I think I have you beat though…. I had 3 kids in 6 years so I changed diapers continuously for 8 years… my last baby didn’t potty train till 5 years of age! I don’t think I want to figure how many diapers that is!
Jennifer Muller says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:42 pmGreat post…you are so right! And the 2 kids in 2 years thing…right there with ya, sister! Only I’m still in the diaper phase!
betsy rowan says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:07 pmRebecca!!!! Somehow I missed that you became a lead fiskateer! I must have been brain dead when the email anouncement came out. Would have congratulated you much sooner. Imagine my suprise when I signed on today and saw your picture!
Tamara #437 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:13 pm10,000 diapers??? YIPES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amy #4257 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:13 pmEeeewwww thats too many diapers. lol
Dawn Hopkins #1784 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:50 pmThank you so much for that email link! I haven’t been able to log in since we switched to the new site and have been a bit worried. I’m emailing now!
Kay B. says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:55 pmLove the growing pains! We will all work through it. Patience is a virtue!
Carlee #2225 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:00 pmWOAH…calculating diapers is crazy…I guess tack on another 5000 to that for me since I have 3 kids…and I figure I have spent 6 years changing diapers, give or take a bit!!! heh
Beth #2906 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:15 pmHelp me-I had 4 kids and the oldest was 13 when I had the last one. How many diapers is that?
SherryAnn says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:24 pmI am oh so patient and happy to be one of the 4800 kids here. I am one of the older ones here with #452.
Would love some of the new CHA releases.
mariah # 2457 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:43 pmHi Rebecca .. If you changed 10,000 diapers with 2 children, imagine how many I changed with 8..lol..
Vicki Bell #1766 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:49 pmRebecca, that is A LOT of diapers! Whew!
Thank you for the reminder of needing patience. This group has indeed grown at an amazing pace. I feel the exact same way about our special community. This is like no other place and I know that I’m truly blessed to have found this home.
Kristin in OH #2764 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:03 pmSo happy to be one of 4800. That’s definitely a lot of diapers too. lol
Kim says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:06 pmI’m sssoooo glad that I’m done changing diapers!! But I have acquired patience over the years. Is the new stuff here yet??? Huh,Huh,is it,is it???
Brandy Baucom says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:38 pmI am glad also that I am done changing diapers.
Mine is 4 and hubby says no more.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Brandy
3564
kim3timemom #2117 says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:58 pmOh I’m so grateful to have the board opened while the glitches are being worked out. I’m patient I can wait…lol…I can also wait for the new CHA goodies…lol
Katie #4052 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 12:01 amWow Rebecca….that’s a lot of diapers!!
I have two kids also, so I wonder if that’s an estimate of how many I changed as well? I’m thrilled to be one of 4800 Fiskateers and I’m so thankful for all of the hard work and dedication that the Fiskars family have shown us! I haven’t been feeling impatient with these changes and glitches…I just get so excited when something that did have a glitch gets fixed. So… thank you Fiskars….CJ…and all those working so hard on the new site! It is Fiska-fabulous!!!!
Katie
Jessica #1868 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 12:42 amWow that’s a lot of diapers! My lil guy is almost 3 and still not potty trained- I am started to get scared that he will never get out of them!
jowayne says:
July 4th, 2008 at 1:14 amI will be patient thru CHA…I will be patient thru CHA…I will be patient as I am potty training my 2 1/2 year old this summer…I will be patient…LOL Thanks for a great blog message!
kris#2961 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 1:15 amLol…ur funny:) Am also loving this site. don’t know what i ever did without it:)
Wendy Jo says:
July 4th, 2008 at 1:41 amNow if only you had a quarter for each one of those diapers…
Kathleen says:
July 4th, 2008 at 1:54 amHi Rebecca I am so glad you wrote this message. We are the best group ever and I am so thankful to be a part of it. I am loving this new board and know how much effort has gone into getting it all together. Hang in there with those diapers!!! It will come to an end lol.
michelle #915 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 2:26 amI used to work at Verizon wireless and when ever there was a computer upgrade we all groaned, but agreed that it got better.
It’s nice to know the fiskateer tekkies were listening in and got the bugs worked out! and it’s nice to know that there is a contact e-mail addy for those that re still having log on issues!
Turtlelady~Sandy#1715 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 8:57 amWow!!! I can’t even remember the last time I changed a diaper.
I am lovin the new site. Can’t wait for all the changes :=)
Barb #2975 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 9:06 amHi Rebecca - Love the diaper calculator! I also have 2 - twins.
One good thing about having them close together is that the duration of changing poooy diapers is shorter!
Have a great day!
maryjean says:
July 4th, 2008 at 9:23 amWow! Thats a lot of diapers!!!
One thing I learned over all these years is just to roll with the changes…Thanks for making this as smooth as possible!
Lorraine says:
July 4th, 2008 at 10:15 amHaha I have 4 children and I stopped counting after the first one. This is way to funny.
Cherie says:
July 4th, 2008 at 12:30 pmHave to say that this was a very s..m..o..o..t..h… transition for all of us Fiskateers with all the new changes and thank you to Fiskars, CJ & all who have worked tirelessly to get all this done for us so we don’t lose touch or have withdrawls. Trust me when I comment on the smooth transition here at this site, my place of employment decided to make some changes that were a total nightmare (mind you that these changes were going to reduce the time needed to perform duties only causing me to work many, many unpaid overtime hours just to back peddle and re-create information from 6 mons prior and contine with regular duties) Hats off to you Fiskars Thank you!!!!!! =)
Brenmarie says:
July 4th, 2008 at 12:54 pmWell I have two brothers younger then me. But I have only changed the youngest ones diapers. I think I would go nuts if I would count all the diapers I have changed. The family I babysat has 6 kids and there were 2 in diapers at all times till the two years ago.
Michelle #4235 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 1:04 pm10,000 diapers - wow. Since I have two kids also, guess that means I did it too. But remarkably, mine were cloth. Sheesh - the things we do! Thanks for the chance to win. New stuff from CHA - I hope it’s me!
Elizabeth #1802 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 1:13 pmSo glad that we can’t have 4800 children a year!!!!! One is hard enough!
Kriss Cramer says:
July 4th, 2008 at 1:55 pmJust be thankful they (probably) were not cloth diapers and you had to launder each one! (There’s always a bright side to everything!)
Nancy #2876 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 2:00 pmI’m soooo glad my diaper years are behind me, way behind me. But I won’t mind changing some if any grands come along. My mom loved the mini album Rebecca, she cried. Thanks so much.
robindiane #2953 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 2:06 pmOMG…10,000 diapers. I only have one child but I worked in day care for a year in a baby room and I have 5 nephews and 1 niece! Thanks for a chance to win!
MaxineHodges says:
July 4th, 2008 at 2:22 pmMy diaper days are long gone, but my scrapbooking of them are not. Relax, as much as you can, and have a great 4th.
sandra mason says:
July 4th, 2008 at 3:55 pmWOW thats a lot of diapers LOL
Loving the new look, taking a while to get used to but looking fantastic
lydia says:
July 4th, 2008 at 4:46 pmOMG that’s alot of diapers…i’m sure UR glad that’s behind U now..love the new look..TX 4 the chance to win!!
Betsy #2572 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 5:16 pmas one with 3 in diapers for a couple of years I can sooooo relate!!!!
I’m so glad we can post (finally for me YEAH) while they are working out glitches I was suffering from fiskadrawals!
Danielle says:
July 4th, 2008 at 6:09 pmI love this site everything about it the people, the friends, the ideas, the well everything. That is a lot of diapers!!! Thank you for the chance to win!!! Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July
JoanE says:
July 4th, 2008 at 6:50 pmThat’s a lot a diapers. I never thought to count how many I used with my kids. Lucky for me the both trained early. They both hated being wet or icky and that made training easy.
I am so happy that the glitches are being worked out w/o shutting the site down.
Happy 4th.
Charlotte says:
July 4th, 2008 at 7:21 pmOh man, that is a lot of diapers! Thanks for the chance to win and have a fantastic 4th.
Cicly #1835 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 8:13 pmBeen ages since I saw my friends twins and I didn’t change any diapers:=)
Jenn Ryan #3632 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 9:15 pmWow, that’s a lot of diapers!
Pinky aka Cristal #3405 says:
July 4th, 2008 at 10:16 pmCount me in ! Boy have I done some diaper changing in my time LOL 5 siblings and 3 boys of my own, there is NO END!! Oh well that why God made them cute so its worth it!
Heather H. says:
July 5th, 2008 at 2:13 amI’m still in the middle of changing diapers for two!!! Some days it seems like it will never end LOL. My dd actually used the potty for the first time today!!!!!! We were all very excited about that
Let’s just hope she does it again. It will be nice to only have to change one set of diapers instead of two 
Thank you for offering the prize
Amy says:
July 5th, 2008 at 9:25 amLove your perspective! Thanks for sharing it and the extra goodies, too!
Cindy Vernon says:
July 5th, 2008 at 9:37 amI just had a baby and they’re 20 months apart, still in diapers. I think we need a special prize for changing that many diapers! Yikes! Would love to win your prize!
Amy G. #1803 says:
July 5th, 2008 at 11:31 amWHoa! That’s alot of diapers. My girls are 20 months apart and it was crazy. I couldn’t imagine 15! I agree that this is a beautiful place and I’m glad to say that I’m a member of the Fiskateers.
becky #1836 says:
July 5th, 2008 at 12:23 pmwow thats a lot of diapers! now i know what i have to look forward to if i ever decide to have kids.
Melissa2396 says:
July 5th, 2008 at 12:35 pmI was locked out of the board until July 4. It was indeed frustrating, but I’m glad that is over. I just hope there aren’t others who are locked out and have given up. It doesn’t matter if there are 4,800 members or 48,000 members if only 48 of them take part on the boards.
Ghazal says:
July 5th, 2008 at 3:19 pmWOW! That’s too many diapers!! You are the master of diaper changing!
Stephanie Eisele says:
July 5th, 2008 at 5:32 pmI don’t know if I’d celebtate changing thaqt many diapers, not always a pleasnat experience. LOL
I only had one girl and had her potty trained before she was two. Thanks for sharing.
Michele L. says:
July 5th, 2008 at 7:49 pmwow, that sure is a lot of diapers! your words are so well said.
Jennie #414 says:
July 5th, 2008 at 8:17 pmWith almost 11 month old twins, I’m not sure I want to calculate how many diapers we’ve gone through yet!
Looking forward to learning more about you as a lead!
Jennie
Sarah #3020 says:
July 5th, 2008 at 10:15 pmWow…were did you find the diaper calculator…I wonder how many I’ve changed between my son and working in childcare for 6 years!!
RitaS says:
July 5th, 2008 at 11:02 pmPatience is a virtue!! I have had some peeks on what is to come when I toured HQ…so cannot wait for the CHA releases.
Thanks for the glitch email too, because I have returned from my 4th holiday and still cannot get on the MB. Congrats Rebecca!
Veronica Noechel says:
July 6th, 2008 at 3:50 am1, 2, Cha Cha Cha! I can’t wait to hear what you see at CHA! You’ll report back to us right?
Tana says:
July 6th, 2008 at 2:01 pmOh, how I would love to go to CHA! However, there is simply not room in my craft room! I guess we will have to experience through you! Have fun!
Carrie #4114 says:
July 6th, 2008 at 2:52 pmWowzers! Thats a lot of diapers! I’ve only got one child… I can only imagine what the cost of 10,000 diapers would be… a lot of scrapbooking supplies!
Rebecca #3451 says:
July 6th, 2008 at 6:00 pmNext year, I don’t care where it is, I’m going to CHA summer! WOW…10000 diapers?? The diaper isle at the super market makes me gag…I hate the smell of diapers and formula. I guess I’ll have to get used to it one day.
Deborah Malbone says:
July 6th, 2008 at 6:53 pmLOL about the diaper calculator!!! Ya know, I stopped counting diapers on day one because I changed so many. To think that I have changed like 20,000 of my children’s diapers is just flooring me! Even more than the changing…the expense! I am so glad that is finally behind me and I am so looking forward to the next “steps” in my girls’ lives
Kimberlee says:
July 6th, 2008 at 7:58 pmI thought I was a glutton for punishment with my boys 18 months apart… where’s the diaper calculator… I’d love to learn about how many I’ve changed…
Jennytitus says:
July 6th, 2008 at 8:24 pmI love the new look! I also love being part of the fiskars “family”. This is a great place to share and get uplifted from others and get a good laugh! 10,000 diapers? I have 4 kids and I am afraid to know how many diapers that I have changed… I am afraid I would have to have some kind of therapy after the number popped up from the diaper calculator!
Love all that you are doing and I am excited to be a small part of it!
Laura #442 says:
July 6th, 2008 at 8:59 pmlove the new look and with all great change comes growing pains - Fiskars does it with grace AND style! can’t even go there with the diapers…thankfully my youngest is 6 now although it did go by a little too quickly!
Melinda #4501 says:
July 6th, 2008 at 9:46 pmVery well put- I think everyone here understands that this is all for the better and that we will be patient while they work it all out. Rome certainly was not built in a day. No worries here- this is still the most positive place to be! I have not a clue how many diapers I have changed- 3 kiddos and the littlest is still in them so no end in sight for me!
kimberlee #2494 says:
July 6th, 2008 at 10:03 pmWelcome, Rebecca! I’m so excited a sewer (or should I say seamstress?) is among the leads!
Get2abeach says:
July 6th, 2008 at 10:16 pmI can beat that amount of diapers. I was a babysitter for more than 20 years on and off and for the most part I kept 5-14 kids at a time and imagine how many I did change. Hee heee
This is much easier I can tell you that. The boards look great and I am sure all the kinks will work out sooner or later.
sandyh50 says:
July 6th, 2008 at 10:33 pmA diaper calculator, how cute! My first 2 were 15 1/2 months a part too, and then my third one came 24 months later! Woosh, I was busy.
The bugs will be worked out soon, I’m sure.
connie #2909 says:
July 6th, 2008 at 10:35 pmI agree. That’s alot of “diapers”! I love this site and will be patient. I have 4 kids and 3 grandkids so I know how time consuming it can be! Thanks to our Leads and FISKARS for having a place to come to everyday and brighten my day!
Heather R. says:
July 7th, 2008 at 7:55 amMine 2 are also 15 1/2 months apart and THANK GOD we are finally done with diapers! My youngest has now been totally potty trained for about 4 months now, I LOVE not buying diapers!!!!
Gina G Rolsma says:
July 7th, 2008 at 10:29 amAs a mom of toddler, we just finished our diaper duties a few months ago. AND I am still celebrating…while it is a milestone for our son, it’s a BIG one for us as parents, too!
Jena #220 says:
July 7th, 2008 at 11:34 amHow funny as my DH and I were discussing this topic last weekend. He just got back from visiting our beautiful new niece and when I asked him if he changed any he exclaimed “No Way! My diaper changing days are over!”
carol :) says:
July 7th, 2008 at 2:22 pmAny change takes some getting used to…pretty soon it’ll be the new normal. I do hear you on diapers though…..My last three are all close in age (26 months and 20 months) and there were times I wasn’t sure I was going to make it. And oh yes…..I remember all the diapers!
Sandy #1781 says:
July 7th, 2008 at 11:19 pmI guess I’ve missed a few MB entries. I am in love with the new format! I know I’ll find things easier once I get the hang of it and I love that Fiskars cared enough to bring us a better place to create and communicate. I also love that the Fiskateers didn’t let the old design slow us down one bit. Very cool. Thanks Fiskars!
Casey # 4508 says:
July 9th, 2008 at 3:40 amgrowing pains are always difficult. it is our committment to making this board the best it can be, thus requiring patience and faith. Think of the process as an adventure