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- The next 100 Words Project is up on the Bridges site. The theme for October is Love. Please participate--the one for September 11th was amazing. The deadline is October 2nd.
- IComLeavWe for September has begun.
- Bridges continues to post daily. And it continues to be an amazing resource for insight into a multitude of worlds. And I'm not just saying that because I work on it.
- Read It: Mrs. Spock's article is up on the OBOS website! Go over to read Pregnancy After Infertility Or Previous Pregnancy Loss. It is excellent and I'm so proud of her and for OBOS for providing information on pregnancy specifically after IF.
- Participate: My Sanctuary is kicking off another virtual world tour. It is easy to participate and get in on the fun.
- Question: My Scar Smiles at Me has a question about thanking an egg donor. Go over and try to answer it. And wish her congratulations while you're there because it's her 100th post!
- Question: No Swimmers has a question up for a fellow IFer. She writes: "I don't want to give too many details, but it looks like they're dealing with MF: low sperm count. They were told last week that their only chance at conceiving will be IVF with ICSI. My request to the blogosphere: send me any links/tips/pieces of advice you found helpful when you started out on this journey."
- Question: So These are the Days of My Life has a question about washing baby clothes. Go over and answer it if you can.
- Opportunity: I've been asked to post this message though don't know anything about this study: "Neurocrine Biosciences (a San Diego biotechnology company) is conducting an endometriosis patient research survey as a part of our ongoing efforts to understand the disease of endometriosis and the needs of women suffering from its debilitating symptoms. The first 50 qualified participants will receive a $25 honoraria for participating. The survey should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The information you provide will develop our understanding of the symptoms of endometriosis, the process leading to your diagnosis, and the available treatment options. At the same time, this information will guide decisions on the clinical development of an investigational drug having the potential to treat the symptoms of endometriosis. Your responses are completely confidential, and all results will be used at the aggregate level and only for research purposes. If you are interested in participating, please send an e-mail to endosurvey@neurocrine.com, and we will contact you directly to fill out a screener to determine your eligibility. We appreciate your willingness to share your experience and the important guidance you will provide to our efforts to develop a better treatment alternative. Kind Regards from Neurocrine Biosciences."
- 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!
- The Red Stain (secondary IF, religious/spiritual)
- Tigger's anniversary is this Friday. Go wish her congratulations.
- It's Baby Wanted: Apply Within's birthday on Friday. She is currently in the 2ww (and on Friday she'll be 10dp3dt). Go wish her a happy birthday and tell her that you hope her birthday wish comes true.
- Tubeless in St. Louis is celebrating her daughter's first birthday this weekend! She writes: "we are celebrating our daughters 1st birthday on the 27th. She was brought into our lives through the miracle of Open Domestic Adoption. I have posted a little note today (Wednesday about Julia's birthmother calling and I hope to post again Sunday after the party. Her birthmother called me to let me know they should be there Saturday. What a fun nervous time ahead of us! Happy Birthday, Julia." Go over and eat a little cake with her.
- It was Vee's 40th birthday yesterday at The Sweet Life. Go over and sing her a song and cheer her up because it's a hard birthday.
- None Today.
- None Today.
- Andie's beta came back negative. She could use some love.
- Mel and Vanessa went in for a u/s and their daughter Simone has an arrhythmia. They could use some support.
- Elizabeth just found out that they have 5 embryos to freeze with this IVF cycle that they are completing with their surrogate!
- Cali's grandmother is having surgery today. Please go over and give her good thoughts.
- Single Tracy's body is still not letting go of the donor embryo pregnancy that didn't progress. Please go over and give her love.
- From Here to Maternity has a "subchorionic hemorrhage that worries her RE." She had experienced miscarriage symptoms and was sure it was over but there is a heartbeat and the baby is measuring okay.
- Bri had her FET yesterday. She travelled to do so, but you can leave messages on her blog for her to read when she gets back.
- Sparkle is in the 2ww after her transfer and has embryos to freeze.
- Life from Here is officially on the books. Go wish her good luck.
- My Whole is Greater Than the Sum of My Parts needs a hug right now.
- Just Trying to Make a Cub is currently 7 weeks pregnant and nervous after a lot of spotting. Please go over and sit with her while she breathes.
- Saucy Ova had a shitty doctor's appointment and could really use some hugs.
- My Sanctuary is starting a new IVF cycle. Go give her good thoughts.
- Soupy's egg donor's retrieval is today! Go over and wish them good luck.
- Ten Times Crazier is in the hospital on bedrest for contractions and her cervix is dilating. She will be in the hospital until 34 weeks or until the twins come.
- Gas Passer is on bedrest for the rest of her pregnancy.
- A Uterus Divided is on bedrest.
- Interrupted Wanderlust has been placed on modified bedrest due to low amniotic fluid with one of the twins.
- Heather's Endeavors ultrasound shows that she is having a boy!
- Little Bit of Something is pregnant.
- The Blobbies are here at My Beautiful Crazy. They were born on August 27. Go over and wish her congratulations.
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1 comment:
mel, you're amazing to keep up with all these women and it was a surprise to find me on here...thanks for the announcement!
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