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- Lea Bee asks: "My Life on the Trail is password protected. Does anyone know her email for me to get the password?" Contact Lea Bee through her blog if you're the author or know the answer.
- Calliope at Creating Motherhood has a really moving Day of Loss Commemoration planned right now for February 29th: "There has been a lot of loss recently. And before that. And before that. And before that. So many of us have either had a loss of pregnancy or known someone that did. With each announcement of a loss, and maybe this is just me, but each post of loss brings me right back to my loss. My unpregnant moments. And then the moments of friends. It is a circle of sadness. One of the shitty things about loss, especially this kind (& please forgive me the word “loss”. I know many of you hate that word, but for lack of a better one at the moment I am using it) is that there are so many dates to smack you upside the face. There are the dates of trimesters not reached or estimated due dates not achieved…almost birthdays, almost first days of school. All of those damn almosts. This year there is a date on our calendar that only shows up every four years. This year I propose that we take a small moment of this “extra” day and commemorate our losses. On February 29th post whatever feels right to you to honor your grief. You can simply post a photograph, or a poem, a post with no words…whatever helps you through. If you have not known loss first hand you can post in friendship for those that have." Please go over and read the full post and see how you can participate.
- If you notice another loading slow down or receive error messages for Stirrup Queens or Lost and Found, please let me know. Now I'm nervous every time I add anything to the side bar!
NEW BLOGS (started in December 2007 or January 2008)
- Journey to Baby--Uncertain Yet Hopeful (male factor)
- I'm a Smart One (gestational surrogate)
- None Today.
- None Today.
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT AND CELEBRATIONS: Scary scans, anxious waits, OHSS, and a host of other reasons why these bloggers could use some additional support right now. Also, celebrations!
- ME at Not According to Plan is being moved to Phoenix today. Please go over and wish her a good trip and a solution so she comes home with three babies in tow.
- Sarah at Sarah Solitaire just had her FET delayed due to having a second period while on lupron. She could use a hug (and a drive to the appointment if you live in the area).
- Celeste has received news that her betas are not doubling well and she goes in for a scan tomorrow. Please go over and give her support.
- JP had five embryos transferred today. Go wish her good luck.
- Out of the eight eggs retrieved, seven fertilized over at My Soul Quest. Please go over and wish her good luck for transfer.
PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS- A great beta for Jennifer at Awaiting Our First. Go wish her congratulations!
- A positive peestick for Deanna! Go wish her congratulations.
- The most gorgeous beta in the world--401--for Tracy. Go party over at her blog.
- None Today.
1 comment:
Connecting is why I'm here - a newbie blogger, spilling out words to enjoy this amazing life more! I love your concept and your site - thanks.
I can't find many like me, yet:
Parenting 4 teens;
Infertility issues led to our first child by domestic trans-racial adoption.
Surprise "re-working" of my insides led to 2 births.
Inspired to adopt, we went to Brazil to adopt a 7-yr old orphan.
I'm waiting on my 19-yr old single daughter to give birth to my first grandchild too!
I've walked the journey of post-adoption complications in MANY respects and would love to connect with others somewhat like me! Lucky you!!
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