Tuesday's Connections Abound

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Connections Abound

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
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• Um...Luna pointed out yesterday that I didn't announce my own new blog on Lost and Found. Can we chalk it up to not too bright? There is a new blog called Bridges that is a consortium of awareness bloggers who are using their writing to educate and build empathy. If you would like to join along, there is information on the site about how to get involved from reading with an open heart to publicizing it on your site to joining the awareness blogroll to being a contributing editor (or contributing posts).
• Update on Mary: for those who are following along at home, Mary's second betas more than doubled. No more appointments until the first ultrasound in two weeks. But hopefully only good news from here on out with this donor embryo cycle. You can leave her good wishes in the comment section and she'll pick them up.
  
• New Site: the divine and fabulous Ms. Manda from I Think I Hear Your Mother Calling has set up a forum for infertility bloggers called Desperately Seeking Spawn. It is a fantastic space to ask a question, start a discussion, throw out blog ideas. Go over and join the conversation.

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• If you were an iron commentor for IComLeavWe this month let me know so I can add you to the wall of honour.
• Request for an Interview: If you fit the bill, email the reporter directly... "I am a correspondent/producer for AARP Broadcast and am working on a similar story for television. The story is about couples who tried unsuccessfully to have children then decided to stop trying and live life without them. I am looking to interview a couple who fits that criteria on camera in the next two weeks. We are based in Washington DC and are looking for someone in this region which includes southern Maryland and northern Virginia. The interview will air in a story that also profiles a couple who decided to never have children. It will air on a program called My Generation which broadcasts nationwide on the RLTV network with a viewership geared towards people 50 years old and above. While it is not a deal breaker, it would be nice if our couple is in this age demographic." Email Diane.
• 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 June or July 2008)

• Thoughts on Becoming a Mother (in the beginning...)
  

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES (celebrate your birthday or blogoversary with the community. Send me date at any point and I'll post them on the correct day)

• Today is Tash's anniversary, her daughter Bella's birthday, and a bittersweet remembrance of announcing her pregnancy with Maddy. Go over and give her a hug with your congratulations.
  

LOSS REMEMBRANCES (send in the dates of loss anniversaries and I will post them on the correct day)

• Today is the one year anniversary of when Ashleigh found out that Owen had died.

LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS

• 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, celebratory retrievals, transfers, and other good news)

• Julia has been released from the hospital and is home on her own couch.
• G has had her IUI and is now in her two week wait.
• Z’s mother in law has cancer and will be having surgery on Friday. Please go give your support.
• Niki's first beta came back at 19 and she now needs to wait until Wednesday for her second beta. Please give her support right now.
• A Uterus Divided had a preterm labor scare at 21 weeks, but is doing better at the moment and cervix is closed. She is scared and worried and could use some support.

BEDREST BABES: on bedrest following infertility or loss and needing support. Drop in on them and keep them company.

• BabyQuest is in the hospital on bedrest (more likely until she delivers Bub).
• Schatzi is down for the count and will be horizontal the rest of the pregnancy. Her doctor is worried about preeclampsia. She is currently in the hospital.
  
• When All Else Fails... is on bedrest due to a shortened cervix.
• Crowded Uterus Syndrome is on bedrest.
• Gas Passer is on bedrest for the rest of her pregnancy.
• JJ is on bed rest until further notice.
• No Longer Broken is on bedrest until delivery.
• Wonder Twin Power, Activate! is back on bedrest for the duration of the pregnancy.
• 1+2=Love is in the hospital after her water broke.

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

• Barely Pregnant had great amnio results and she just celebrated her 50th post!
  

BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Kristen at Sticky Bean gave birth to a boy, Nate, on July 26th. Go over to wish her congratulations.
• In Our Own Weird Way is in China and she has gotten Little Pumpkin. The adjustment is rough on the little girl, who had a wonderful foster family, and on Ms. J, who hates to see her daughter in distress. She has asked for prayers for their little girl--please go over and give her good thoughts.

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