Wednesday, December 30, 2009

511th Issue of the LFCA

Welcome to today's edition of Connections Abound. The point of Lost and Found is to level the support playing field. When LFCA works correctly, the newest blogger with the smallest readership can receive the same level of support as the oldest blogger with the largest readership. Anyone can submit news to LFCA by clicking here.

Lost and Found is open to anyone in the
infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy-and-parenting after infertility, assisted conception, living child-free after infertility or loss community (as well as anyone I inadvertently missed on that list). Please support the list as well as anyone posting announcements below.

Connections Abound

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
New
  • Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day: None Today. Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day will be back next week.
  • Last LFCA of 2009!
  • Project: Still Life with Circles is collecting a single word from everyone to create a community art piece to open still life 365. She is looking for "a word describing you, your baby, your loss, your grief, your next phase, this community, a support person or just a word you like." Please go add your word to participate in this community project. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in.
  • Project: Dead Baby Jokes is collecting a list of all the babies born this year.
  • Question: If you have a MTHFR mutation, please share your story with Kim. The post explains the situation (if you can weed through the vent about the doc office); she's heterozygous and her RE won't treat her. At the same time, her heterozygous cousin only had a successful pregnancy once treated. Neither have elevated homocysteine levels. She's fresh off of a chemical pregnancy, and the thought of not treating this makes her incredibly uneasy. Any stories, advice, knowledge, and suggestions are welcome.
  • Daily Update: There are currently 209 participants on the Creme de la Creme 2009 list.
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  • First Time Reading the LFCA: If this is your first time reading the LFCA or you need a refresher about how the LFCA works, please read this post. It has everything you need to know about getting your news in the LFCA.
  • Quicklink Resources: Forums: Join the forums if you'd like additional access to the bulletin boards and other features. Any blog reader or writer can become a member of the forums by clicking here and registering. Regular ALI Blogroll: If you would like your blog added to the ALI blogroll, please email me directly with your blog url and category pick. More information about being added is contained in that link. Password-Protected Blogroll: If you would like your password-protected blog added to the blogroll, please fill out the form.
NEW BLOGS (started in November or December 2009)
  • None Today (behind on adding them due to the Creme, but more will be added over the weekend).
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)
  • None Today.
LOSS REMEMBRANCES (send in the dates of loss anniversaries and I will post them on the correct day)
  • Next Sunday, the 3rd, is Jacob's birth/death date (followed the next day by his twin brother, Joshua). Please give STE a lot of support this week.
  • That Sunday, the 3rd, is also Lennox and Zoe's birthday. Please give AMS a lot of support this week.
LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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)
  • Love Hope and Faith reached her 400th post!
  • Little Footprints has reached her 101st blog post. Go wish her congratulations.
  • Jenn of Patience Is a Virtue is having to deal with the loss of her beloved Grandpa while just having been put on bedrest. She is only halfway through her pregnancy and needs our support.
  • Please go offer Once a Mother support. She got bad news from her HSG.
  • Project Progeny has an appointment today to try and figure out what's happening with her current DIY cycle.
  • Stop by and wrap Trish in a hug. She's 24 weeks into a surrogate pregnancy and the hormones are making her a little emotional. She just moved her younger daughter into a big girl bed and says: "The whole thought of tonight being her last night in her crib made me cry. I won't (barring some sort of medical miracle) ever have another baby to bring home with me. Therefore, after tonight, I will never have a crib in my house again, unless it is for some future grandchild."
BEDREST BABES: on bedrest following infertility or loss and needing support. Drop in on them and keep them company.
  • Good Egg Hunting is happy to say that she's now at 34 weeks and still going strong. Still on bed rest but right now the main issue is that the baby is transverse (and she has a fibroid that may get in the way of vertex) so she may need a scheduled c-section.
  • Puffer just found out she'll be staying in the hospital until she delivers her twins. She's only 32 weeks and 4 days, so she could have a long stay ahead of her. She'd love some company if you have a minute to spare.
PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
  • Everything is Under Control is pregnant! Go give her your best wishes and congratulations!
  • On Christmas Day, C announced that she's 27 weeks pregnant with a girl.
  • Leah, from Life According to Leah is pregnant. Go to her blog and wish her congrats.
  • Lara at Peanut Noodle got a BFP on the 27th after her third round of IVF!
  • Relaxing Doesn't Make Babies is having a girl!
  • BumpBlogger got a positive.
  • Megan got an unexpected BFP. She's having a lot of emotions about it as she wait for an ultrasound to confirm it on the 7th.
  • Cyndi has a BFP!
  • Tracey got a great first beta yesterday after IVF #5! Go celebrate with her.
  • Tina saw the heartbeat!
  • Flmgodog just got a positive peestick after many, many months of trying for number two. So very nervous to think anything other than bad thoughts. This makes pregnancy number six and though number five ended in a live birth of a girl two years ago she knows just how bad this can go. ANY positive vibes would be helpful. OBGYN office is unwilling to do anything including blood work until next week due to the holiday. Flmgodog is going CRAZY!
  • Minta Minta received a BFP this week, but her first beta was a little low. Please give her some love while she waits over the long weekend for a second beta on Monday.
BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Birds and Squirrels gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday 12/23! Go wish her congratulations.
  • Glamcookie and her wife welcomed their son, Shane, on 12/21. Please go congratulate them!
  • Two Georgia Mommies finalized their second-parent adoption and are now both legal parents to their twin sons. Go celebrate with them!
  • Life is Not a List welcomed their son, Solomon, on December 21st. Stop by and congratulate them!
  • Ezra's Space welcomed their son this morning. Go wish them a congratulations.
  • Emily's water broke Tuesday morning. Little Ralphie should be here soon!
  • This announcement is a little overdue, but please welcome Raspberry Chip's new baby, born December 23! She was born with a sacral dimple so Rachel (mom) could use some encouraging words about that.
Read and Support

Sunday, December 27, 2009

510th Issue of the LFCA

Welcome to today's edition of Connections Abound. The point of Lost and Found is to level the support playing field. When LFCA works correctly, the newest blogger with the smallest readership can receive the same level of support as the oldest blogger with the largest readership. Anyone can submit news to LFCA by clicking here.

Lost and Found is open to anyone in the
infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy-and-parenting after infertility, assisted conception, living child-free after infertility or loss community (as well as anyone I inadvertently missed on that list). Please support the list as well as anyone posting announcements below.

Connections Abound

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
New
  • Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day: None Today.
  • Temporary Posting Time Change: I may end up posting the LFCA the night before this week while my schedule is so off from vacation. Once life goes back to normal next week, I'll move it back to the morning. So it will say the date from the night before (for instance, this one says "Sunday") but it's really for the next day (in other words, Monday).
  • Collecting Resolutions: State your New Year resolution either in a blog post or via Twitter and post a link here.
  • Email Change: WiseGuy of Woman Anyone? has had to switch the e-mail id on which she receives her comments due to some privacy issues. Hence, the reply to the commenters may come from an id different than what was being used by her all this time. The new id has something familiar and the surname of a South Park character.
  • Blog Move: Mrs. Spit is moving to new digs, as a result of a fabulous Christmas present. Come on by and join her at www.mrsspit.ca. Everything is moved in and she's unpacked enough to know where the coffee pot is!
  • Daily Update: There are currently 201 participants on the Creme de la Creme 2009 list.
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  • If this is your first time reading the LFCA or you need a refresher about how the LFCA works, please read this post. It has everything you need to know about getting your news in the LFCA.
  • Quicklink Resources: Forums: Join the forums if you'd like additional access to the bulletin boards and other features. Any blog reader or writer can become a member of the forums by clicking here and registering. Regular ALI Blogroll: If you would like your blog added to the ALI blogroll, please email me directly with your blog url and category pick. More information about being added is contained in that link. Password-Protected Blogroll: If you would like your password-protected blog added to the blogroll, please fill out the form.
NEW BLOGS (started in November or December 2009)
  • None Today (more added tomorrow).
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)
  • Tuesday is Wiseguy's birthday. Go sing her a little song.
LOSS REMEMBRANCES (send in the dates of loss anniversaries and I will post them on the correct day)
  • Next Sunday, the 3rd, is Jacob's birth/death date (followed the next day by his twin brother, Joshua). Please give STE a lot of support this week.
  • That Sunday, the 3rd, is also Lennox and Zoe's birthday. Please give AMS a lot of support this week.
LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Myndi went for her 12 week ultrasound to learn that her baby died. Please send her your support during this incredibly difficult time.
  • Diary of a Miracle suffered an early miscarriage on Christmas Day. Please go over there and offer her support.
  • Lorrie miscarried today and is devastated. Please give her support.
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)
  • Genie could use a lot of support right now. Her doctor wants to investigate some lumps in her breast that had previously been diagnosed as benign. Please go keep her company as she awaits her MRI on Dec 31st.
  • MeAndBaby had her 8th IUI on Saturday! Go keep her company in the WUB.
  • END.ometriosis is in need of prayers and support for her family as last week her sister attempted suicide. Please go offer support and prayers.
BEDREST BABES: on bedrest following infertility or loss and needing support. Drop in on them and keep them company.
  • Good Egg Hunting is happy to say that she's now at 34 weeks and still going strong. Still on bed rest but right now the main issue is that the baby is transverse (and she has a fibroid that may get in the way of vertex) so she may need a scheduled c-section.
PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
  • Mai got a Christmas BFP! It's a good time for wishing her strong betas and a 2010 baby(s).
  • Diana is having a baby boy! Kasey will have a little brother!
  • The Long Journey was officially released to the OB from the RE right before Christmas. Go wish her congratulations.
  • Jen got some scary news at her most recent ultrasound and could use some support.
  • Our Someday Family has her first ultrasound on the 30th. Go over and give her good thoughts.
  • Saucy Ova is pregnant and tentatively hopeful. Go hold her hand until beta and u/s.
BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Join Just the 2 of Us in welcoming their new son Cormick, born December 8 and placed with them via adoption.
  • Ezra's Mommy is scheduled to be induced on Monday night, with Sunflower expected to arrive on Tuesday! Go wish her good luck.
  • Mixing it Up gave birth to a girl on Sunday. Go wish her congratulations.
Read and Support

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

509th Issue of the LFCA

Welcome to today's edition of Connections Abound. The point of Lost and Found is to level the support playing field. When LFCA works correctly, the newest blogger with the smallest readership can receive the same level of support as the oldest blogger with the largest readership. Anyone can submit news to LFCA by clicking here.

Lost and Found is open to anyone in the
infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy-and-parenting after infertility, assisted conception, living child-free after infertility or loss community (as well as anyone I inadvertently missed on that list). Please support the list as well as anyone posting announcements below.

Connections Abound

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
New
  • Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day: Rather than waste a good post on a day when people are busy, I'm going to hold off on Kirtsying until the 28th when more people are around.
  • Merry almost Christmas! Once again, the LFCA is going up the night before (so this is Thursday's LFCA) because it's a vacation day and I have to get my baking on as well as spend no less than fourteen hours on the Wii. I will most likely have another LFCA this week, being Jewish and all, but it will depend on whether there is a critical mass of news on the spreadsheet. So send in blurbs and the worst that will happen is that they go up on Monday.
  • Project: Still Life 365, a year-long art project for mothers, fathers and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death, is seeking submissions of any and all kinds of art dealing with your loss. Please submit at stilllife365@gmail.com, or read submission guidelines at still life 365.
  • Daily Update: There are currently 196 participants on the Creme de la Creme 2009 list.
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  • Project: Heather has set-up an incredibly brilliant idea that truly cannot be done justice with an explanation. Head over to read about it and sign up.
  • If this is your first time reading the LFCA or you need a refresher about how the LFCA works, please read this post. It has everything you need to know about getting your news in the LFCA.
  • Quicklink Resources: Forums: Join the forums if you'd like additional access to the bulletin boards and other features. Any blog reader or writer can become a member of the forums by clicking here and registering. Regular ALI Blogroll: If you would like your blog added to the ALI blogroll, please email me directly with your blog url and category pick. More information about being added is contained in that link. Password-Protected Blogroll: If you would like your password-protected blog added to the blogroll, please fill out the form.
NEW BLOGS (started in November or December 2009)
  • None Today (more added soon).
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)
  • Wifey will be celebrating her very first blogoversary on Christmas Day, and remembering her Christmas losses. Head on over and offer a happy blogoversary hug.
  • Creating Motherhood is celebrating her birthday next Thursday. Go over and sing her a little song.
  • Slaying, Blogging, Whatever is celebrating her birthday next Friday. Go have a slice of cake with her.
  • It Could Take Three Months is celebrating her birthday next Saturday. Go sing her a little song.
LOSS REMEMBRANCES (send in the dates of loss anniversaries and I will post them on the correct day)
  • Sue is struggling as she and CDE are coming up on the second anniversary of the loss of their twin boys. Christmas Day marks the beginning of the end when Sue's water broke at almost 20 weeks.
LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Pam and Namir just lost their son Reid at 6 days short of 14 months old due to complications from Joubert Syndrome. Please give them support.
  • Mattie is grieving the loss of her cousin's three month old daughter. Please go offer love and support to the family.
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)
  • Pundelina Kafoops had a BFN after her 4th stims cycle. She could use some hugs.
  • Once Upon a Time went to the hospital because of a pre-term labor scare. She is unsure of whether she will be put on bedrest. Please surround her with hugs and positive thoughts as she hopes to keep her twins inside for several more weeks!
  • Write, Baby, Repeat had a negative beta after her most recent IUI.
  • I Can Haz Bebe could simply use a hug right now. Please give her one before Christmas.
  • Elana just found out today that she has a vaginal fistula as a result of her C-Section 9 months ago. On top of that, her au pair decided to leave on extremely short notice and now has no child care. Please go give her a big virtual hug!
BEDREST BABES: on bedrest following infertility or loss and needing support. Drop in on them and keep them company.
  • Good Egg Hunting is happy to say that she's now at 34 weeks and still going strong. Still on bed rest but right now the main issue is that the baby is transverse (and she has a fibroid that may get in the way of vertex) so she may need a scheduled c-section.
PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
  • Gayby Rabies just found out that she's having TRIPLETS!!! She only transferred two embryos, so one split. Go wish her a huge congrats!
  • Jo from MoJo Working had a positive HPT for the first time in seven years. Please go hold her hand as she anxiously waits for the beta confirmation.
  • Priscilla Priscilla had a great first ultrasound that revealed one little pea pod. Go celebrate with her!
BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Read and Support

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

508th Issue of the LFCA

Welcome to today's edition of Connections Abound. The point of Lost and Found is to level the support playing field. When LFCA works correctly, the newest blogger with the smallest readership can receive the same level of support as the oldest blogger with the largest readership. Anyone can submit news to LFCA by clicking here.

Lost and Found is open to anyone in the
infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy-and-parenting after infertility, assisted conception, living child-free after infertility or loss community (as well as anyone I inadvertently missed on that list). Please support the list as well as anyone posting announcements below.

Connections Abound

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
New
  • Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day: Please vote for this one from The Open Adoption Examiner (written by Lori at Weebles Wobblog). A multi-part online book tour for The Primal Wound, bringing together adoptees, firstmothers and adoptive mothers. An amazing project building bridges through listening and discussion. How do you vote? Simply by clicking on the words "this one" above and then clicking on the post's title. Why the Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day? Click on that link in the header navigation bar above for the story. And send me stuff!
  • Oh the weather outside is fine / but it's another snow day time / so it's another pre-LFCA you see / so tomorrow I can spend playing Wii (er...bad poetry aside, I'm once again posting Wednesday's LFCA on Tuesday night hence the date on top of the post).
  • Question: I Can Haz Bebe was reading her medical records and found information about clotting disorders in the notes. Please go over and help with information if you are well-versed on MTHFR.
  • Project: Heather has set-up an incredibly brilliant idea that truly cannot be done justice with an explanation. Head over to read about it and sign up.
  • Daily Update: There are currently 195 participants on the Creme de la Creme 2009 list.
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  • Project: Heather of In This Storm and Julie of The Root of all Evel are brainstorming ideas for a new loss support web-site. Please stop by and brainstorm with them if you get a chance.
  • If this is your first time reading the LFCA or you need a refresher about how the LFCA works, please read this post. It has everything you need to know about getting your news in the LFCA.
  • Quicklink Resources: Forums: Join the forums if you'd like additional access to the bulletin boards and other features. Any blog reader or writer can become a member of the forums by clicking here and registering. Regular ALI Blogroll: If you would like your blog added to the ALI blogroll, please email me directly with your blog url and category pick. More information about being added is contained in that link. Password-Protected Blogroll: If you would like your password-protected blog added to the blogroll, please fill out the form.
NEW BLOGS (started in November or December 2009)
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)
  • Wifey will be celebrating her very first blogoversary on Christmas Day, and remembering her Christmas losses. Head on over and offer a happy blogoversary hug.
  • Creating Motherhood is celebrating her birthday next Thursday. Go over and sing her a little song.
  • Slaying, Blogging, Whatever is celebrating her birthday next Friday. Go have a slice of cake with her.
  • It Could Take Three Months is celebrating her birthday next Saturday. Go sing her a little song.
  • Suzy will be celebrating her birthday December 23. Go celebrate with her!
LOSS REMEMBRANCES (send in the dates of loss anniversaries and I will post them on the correct day)
  • Sue is struggling as she and CDE are coming up on the second anniversary of the loss of their twin boys. Christmas Day marks the beginning of the end when Sue's water broke at almost 20 weeks.
  • December 22nd marks the second anniversary of Ally's unfulfilled due date of her twins. Please go give her support.
LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Illanare just found out she is having her third miscarriage. Please go by and give her a hug.
  • Jenn's worst fears were confirmed when she was told she is having her sixth miscarriage. Please leave her a comment of love and support as she goes through this difficult moment.
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)
  • Butterflyanla is having an HSG in the morning. She could use good thoughts!
  • C by the Sea's retrieval went well on Monday. Keep her company while she waits to find out if transfer will be on Thursday or Saturday.
  • Please surround Phoebe with love and light. Her last IVF cycle with her own eggs didn't work and she's struggling with grief and darkness.
  • Miriam is going through a rough time, struggling with thyroid problems on top of fertility challenges. Stop by and offer her some support.
  • Sammy is worried about her dad, who has recently been diagnosed with skin cancer. Go over and share encouragement and support with her.
  • Hold My Hope is having her 5th surgery on December 30th. Please go over and give her support.
BEDREST BABES: on bedrest following infertility or loss and needing support. Drop in on them and keep them company.
  • Good Egg Hunting is happy to say that she's now at 34 weeks and still going strong. Still on bed rest but right now the main issue is that the baby is transverse (and she has a fibroid that may get in the way of vertex) so she may need a scheduled c-section.
PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
  • EB got a positive early beta in her second DE cycle.
BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • None Today.
Read and Support

Monday, December 21, 2009

507th Issue of the LFCA

Welcome to today's edition of Connections Abound. The point of Lost and Found is to level the support playing field. When LFCA works correctly, the newest blogger with the smallest readership can receive the same level of support as the oldest blogger with the largest readership. Anyone can submit news to LFCA by clicking here.

Lost and Found is open to anyone in the
infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy-and-parenting after infertility, assisted conception, living child-free after infertility or loss community (as well as anyone I inadvertently missed on that list). Please support the list as well as anyone posting announcements below.

Connections Abound

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
New
  • Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day: Please vote for this one from The Other Shoe. A perfect post about Christmas and dreams delayed and how the author has been changed by parenthood. How do you vote? Simply by clicking on the words "this one" above and then clicking on the post's title. Why the Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day? Click on that link in the header navigation bar above for the story. And send me stuff!
  • Oooh! Another snow day. Sorry about this--LFCA is early again.
  • Project: Heather of In This Storm and Julie of The Root of all Evel are brainstorming ideas for a new loss support web-site. Please stop by and brainstorm with them if you get a chance.
  • Question: Miriam is looking for blogs and bloggers dealing with hypothyroidism, specifically Hashimoto's (bonus points for any blogs besides hers dealing with Hashi's and POF). After 8 months of yo-yo-ing hormone levels with dosage adjustments and little results to show for it, she's at her wits' end about where to go from here, or if she should seek a second opinion.
  • Daily Update: There are currently 194 participants on the Creme de la Creme 2009 list.
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  • IComLeavWe: Today kicks off December's IComLeavWe. The list closes tonight if you still want to participate.
  • Lucky Socks: Everyday Stranger received back the pair of lucky socks that have "seen three successful pregnancies and 4 babies in total (two of us used these socks, one person used an identical pair I bought at the same time)." She is putting it to a vote to determine the next recipient, though the one proviso is that the socks get returned at the end of that person’s journey and sent on to the next person. She writes: "I know we hear of stories of people who have had IVF any number of times, someone who just needs a break. The IF community can nominate someone, we vote (ergo that person knows that people are behind them) and I send on the socks." Go over to nominate people.
  • Giveaway: Dee at I Got Out of Bed...for This? has 20 various brand new or like new infertility and pregnancy books to giveaway to anyone interested. Head over to her blog to view the titles and leave a comment on her blog post if you'd like any of the books sent to you on her dime. Happy holidays!
  • If this is your first time reading the LFCA or you need a refresher about how the LFCA works, please read this post. It has everything you need to know about getting your news in the LFCA.
  • Quicklink Resources: Forums: Join the forums if you'd like additional access to the bulletin boards and other features. Any blog reader or writer can become a member of the forums by clicking here and registering. Regular ALI Blogroll: If you would like your blog added to the ALI blogroll, please email me directly with your blog url and category pick. More information about being added is contained in that link. Password-Protected Blogroll: If you would like your password-protected blog added to the blogroll, please fill out the form.
NEW BLOGS (started in November or December 2009)
  • None Today.
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)
  • Wifey will be celebrating her very first blogoversary on Christmas Day, and remembering her Christmas losses. Head on over and offer a happy blogoversary hug.
  • Creating Motherhood is celebrating her birthday next Thursday. Go over and sing her a little song.
  • Slaying, Blogging, Whatever is celebrating her birthday next Friday. Go have a slice of cake with her.
  • It Could Take Three Months is celebrating her birthday next Saturday. Go sing her a little song.
  • Suzy will be celebrating her birthday December 23. Go celebrate with her!
LOSS REMEMBRANCES (send in the dates of loss anniversaries and I will post them on the correct day)
  • Sue is struggling as she and CDE are coming up on the second anniversary of the loss of their twin boys. Christmas Day marks the beginning of the end when Sue's water broke at almost 20 weeks.
  • Still Life with Circles is remembering Lucy this solstice on the year anniversary of her death and birth.
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)
  • After suffering five miscarriages, Jenn got a positive beta but learned at her third beta draw that her beta did not double and instead remained the same. She could use some support as she waits to figure out what's going on.
  • Angie is struggling with a decision on whether to move on to IVF and could use a hug and some support.
  • Miriam had a disappointing follow-up appointment with her RE and could use some support right now; her disagreeable thyroid and slow-moving doctor are leaving her frustrated and overwhelmed.
BEDREST BABES: on bedrest following infertility or loss and needing support. Drop in on them and keep them company.
  • Good Egg Hunting is happy to say that she's now at 34 weeks and still going strong. Still on bed rest but right now the main issue is that the baby is transverse (and she has a fibroid that may get in the way of vertex) so she may need a scheduled c-section.
  • After a very scary bleeding incident on Monday, IfOptimist has been diagnosed with total previa, and is on bedrest for the time being.
PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Birds and Squirrels is being induced Tuesday night. Please think good thoughts for an uncomplicated delivery for baby Bird!
Read and Support

Sunday, December 20, 2009

506th Issue of the LFCA

Welcome to today's edition of Connections Abound. The point of Lost and Found is to level the support playing field. When LFCA works correctly, the newest blogger with the smallest readership can receive the same level of support as the oldest blogger with the largest readership. Anyone can submit news to LFCA by clicking here.

Lost and Found is open to anyone in the
infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy-and-parenting after infertility, assisted conception, living child-free after infertility or loss community (as well as anyone I inadvertently missed on that list). Please support the list as well as anyone posting announcements below.

Connections Abound

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
New
  • Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day: Please vote for this one from The Privileged Infertile. A post about the author witnessing another woman going through a loss as she sits in the waiting room at her clinic. How do you vote? Simply by clicking on the words "this one" above and then clicking on the post's title. Why the Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day? Click on that link in the header navigation bar above for the story. And send me stuff!
  • Sorry; Monday's LFCA coming early today so I can take advantage of the snow day lovin'.
  • IComLeavWe: Today kicks off December's IComLeavWe. The list closes tonight if you still want to participate.
  • Lucky Socks: Everyday Stranger received back the pair of lucky socks that have "seen three successful pregnancies and 4 babies in total (two of us used these socks, one person used an identical pair I bought at the same time)." She is putting it to a vote to determine the next recipient, though the one proviso is that the socks get returned at the end of that person’s journey and sent on to the next person. She writes: "I know we hear of stories of people who have had IVF any number of times, someone who just needs a break. The IF community can nominate someone, we vote (ergo that person knows that people are behind them) and I send on the socks." Go over to nominate people.
  • Giveaway: Dee at I Got Out of Bed...for This? has 20 various brand new or like new infertility and pregnancy books to giveaway to anyone interested. Head over to her blog to view the titles and leave a comment on her blog post if you'd like any of the books sent to you on her dime. Happy holidays!
  • Daily Update: There are currently 190 participants on the Creme de la Creme 2009 list.
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  • If this is your first time reading the LFCA or you need a refresher about how the LFCA works, please read this post. It has everything you need to know about getting your news in the LFCA.
  • Quicklink Resources: Forums: Join the forums if you'd like additional access to the bulletin boards and other features. Any blog reader or writer can become a member of the forums by clicking here and registering. Regular ALI Blogroll: If you would like your blog added to the ALI blogroll, please email me directly with your blog url and category pick. More information about being added is contained in that link. Password-Protected Blogroll: If you would like your password-protected blog added to the blogroll, please fill out the form.
NEW BLOGS (started in November or December 2009)
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)
  • Wifey will be celebrating her very first blogoversary on Christmas Day, and remembering her Christmas losses. Head on over and offer a happy blogoversary hug.
  • Creating Motherhood is celebrating her birthday next Thursday. Go over and sing her a little song.
  • Slaying, Blogging, Whatever is celebrating her birthday next Friday. Go have a slice of cake with her.
  • It Could Take Three Months is celebrating her birthday next Saturday. Go sing her a little song.
  • Jenn & her husband celebrated 5 years of marriage on Friday. Go wish them congratulations.
  • Suzy will be celebrating her birthday December 23. Go celebrate with her!
  • Mai's 27th b-day was 1 month ago and we missed it. Go over and sing her a little song.
LOSS REMEMBRANCES (send in the dates of loss anniversaries and I will post them on the correct day)
  • 16 years ago, Kristin's friend, Chris, gave birth to a son born still. Please help Kristin remember her friend's loss.
  • Sue is struggling as she and CDE are coming up on the second anniversary of the loss of their twin boys. Christmas Day marks the beginning of the end when Sue's water broke at almost 20 weeks.
  • Mai's was remember the anniversary of her first loss on the 19th. They've had 3 more since then and she's still not pregnant. She's struggling with this anniversary, so please go over and give her support.
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)
  • Beauty for Ashes is nearing the end of the wait until beta. Go keep her company.
  • Genie is going through an incredibly frustrating situation. The IUI she was supposed to have this cycle, the one she's been waiting months to schedule, has been postponed. Please go lend some support.
  • END.ometriosis's sister is in the hospital in a coma, and the doctors aren't sure what the outcome will be.
  • Andrea was brought to the hospital, she's 29 weeks pregnant with twins. They were able to stop the labor. Please keep her in your thoughts as she tries to keep her little boy and girl in a while longer.
  • Last week, An Unwanted Path completed her BA degree. Go congratulate her on five years of hard work and her proud accomplishment!
  • Barren Blog's retrieval and transfer took place this past week. They got 10 eggs, 3 good embryos, and one was transferred. Give her some support as she hangs out in the WUB.
  • April at CD1 Again is currently in the 2WW of her last unmedicated cycle. She should know soon if her biggest wish comes true. Please share some good thoughts with her while she waits.
BEDREST BABES: on bedrest following infertility or loss and needing support. Drop in on them and keep them company.
  • Good Egg Hunting is happy to say that she's now at 34 weeks and still going strong. Still on bed rest but right now the main issue is that the baby is transverse (and she has a fibroid that may get in the way of vertex) so she may need a scheduled c-section.
  • After a very scary bleeding incident on Monday, IfOptimist has been diagnosed with total previa, and is on bedrest for the time being.
PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
  • At her first ultrasound after IVF #1, Baby Gaga saw one beautiful heartbeat!
  • Courtney over at Baby Mama Drama found out last week that she's having a girl.
  • Hooray for Blood Signs, who delivered a healthy baby girl, Z, back on December 8th (Bodhi Day)!
BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Aramelle gave birth to Zachary on December 15th. Go wish her congratulations.
  • Little Miss Sunshine is here. Lea is celebrating the birth of her daughter. Go send her some beautiful support.
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Friday, December 18, 2009

505th Issue of the LFCA

Welcome to today's edition of Connections Abound. The point of Lost and Found is to level the support playing field. When LFCA works correctly, the newest blogger with the smallest readership can receive the same level of support as the oldest blogger with the largest readership. Anyone can submit news to LFCA by clicking here.

Lost and Found is open to anyone in the
infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy-and-parenting after infertility, assisted conception, living child-free after infertility or loss community (as well as anyone I inadvertently missed on that list). Please support the list as well as anyone posting announcements below.

Connections Abound

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
New
  • Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day: Please vote for this one from From IF to When. A rockin' open note to Stephanie Saul about her recent article on surrogacy. How do you vote? Simply by clicking on the words "this one" above and then clicking on the post's title. Why the Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day? Click on that link in the header navigation bar above for the story. And send me stuff!
  • Back to Blogging: Katedaphne is back after a few months' hiatus following the birth of her twins. She hopes to write daily about being an infertile mom and also the mom of a Heart Baby (Twin A has a serious congenital heart defect).
  • Face-to-Face Meet-up: Wistfulgirl has created a new blogsite for all Southeastern Georgia IF Bloggers. If you live in the area and would be interested in participating in some face-to-face meetings during 2010, please head on over and sign up!
  • Daily Update: There are currently 190 participants on the Creme de la Creme 2009 list.
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  • New Section of the Blogroll: I am creating a new and more steamlined space for password-protected or invite-only blogs to be added to the blogroll so those blogs can pick up new future readers while still controlling who sees the content. If you would like to be added, please fill out the form and I will upload it to the new section which will replace the old link to the password-protected section of the blogroll. If you were listed on that old link and would still like your blog on the list, please fill out the form as well. The link to this form will always be accessible in the "old news" section below under "Quicklink Resources."
  • If this is your first time reading the LFCA or you need a refresher about how the LFCA works, please read this post. It has everything you need to know about getting your news in the LFCA.
  • Quicklink Resources: Forums: Join the forums if you'd like additional access to the bulletin boards and other features. Any blog reader or writer can become a member of the forums by clicking here and registering. Regular ALI Blogroll: If you would like your blog added to the ALI blogroll, please email me directly with your blog url and category pick. More information about being added is contained in that link. Password-Protected Blogroll: If you would like your password-protected blog added to the blogroll, please fill out the form.
NEW BLOGS (started in November or December 2009)
  • None Today.
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)
  • Wifey will be celebrating her very first blogoversary on Christmas Day, and remembering her Christmas losses. Head on over and offer a happy blogoversary hug.
  • Dreaming of Quiet Places is celebrating her first blogoversary on Saturday. Go wish her congratulations.
  • It's Cheryl's big 3-0, Friday, December 18 and she needs birthday cake!
  • He Will Carry Me is celebrating her fifth wedding anniversary. Go share a glass of champagne.
  • Creating Motherhood is celebrating her birthday next Thursday. Go over and sing her a little song.
  • Slaying, Blogging, Whatever is celebrating her birthday next Friday. Go have a slice of cake with her.
  • It Could Take Three Months is celebrating her birthday next Saturday. Go sing her a little song.
LOSS REMEMBRANCES (send in the dates of loss anniversaries and I will post them on the correct day)
  • Gwinne is going through a rough time. December 19 marks the anniversary of her first pregnancy loss, and she's coming up on the due date for pregnancy #3, still not pregnant. Please stop by to wish her well.
  • Noelle's due date for the baby that she miscarried is on December 18th. She is still not pregnant and is struggling with depression. It is a hard time for her, as she is trying to get pregnant and is expecting Aunt Flo on Christmas Day.
LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Unquestionable Love had a D&C yesterday after the baby stopped growing at 10 weeks. Please go and hold her in your heart through this loss.
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)
  • Rambler feels overwhelmed in the holiday season, being in the 2ww post her IUI #6. She could use a hug to go by, while she waits to test on this Saturday.
  • Polka Dot had to put one of her beloved fur-babies to sleep today. She could use some love in this difficult time.
  • Michele had a scare with Maya last night. She had to be taken to the hospital for observation after she stopped breathing after a feeding. Michele could use a hug right now.
  • S at Misconceptions about Conception is coming to a difficult decision about their journey. Please go lend her some support.
  • Life Goes On, her husband, and her fur-babies moved into their new apartment. She can't help but fill the extra room with the dreams of the children she hasn't been able to have yet due to PCOS and endometriosis.
  • Cyndi transferred 3 embryos on Thursday. Keep her company while she deals with hyperstimulation and begins the Wait Until Beta.
BEDREST BABES: on bedrest following infertility or loss and needing support. Drop in on them and keep them company.
  • Good Egg Hunting is on bedrest after a bleeding episode. She is 32 weeks and would love some company.
  • After a very scary bleeding incident on Monday, IfOptimist has been diagnosed with total previa, and is on bedrest for the time being.
PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
  • IF Crossroads has her first ultrasound today.
  • Carrie just found out they are expecting a girl!
  • Jem had 2 very faint positive HPT's and is now waiting for beta results. Positive or negative she could use some support.
BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Laurie and Heather welcomed a baby boy, Ryan, on December 16th. Go wish them congratulations.
  • Nishkanu gave birth to a baby girl on Dec. 15th! Go wish her congratulations.
  • Merlot and Jameson have Lovey Girl's adoption finalization on Tuesday, December 22nd!
  • After 8 IVF's, Lisa gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Alana, on December 9th! Go wish her congratulations.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009

504th Issue of the LFCA

Welcome to today's edition of Connections Abound. The point of Lost and Found is to level the support playing field. When LFCA works correctly, the newest blogger with the smallest readership can receive the same level of support as the oldest blogger with the largest readership. Anyone can submit news to LFCA by clicking here.

Lost and Found is open to anyone in the
infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy-and-parenting after infertility, assisted conception, living child-free after infertility or loss community (as well as anyone I inadvertently missed on that list). Please support the list as well as anyone posting announcements below.

Connections Abound

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
New
  • A Double Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day: Please vote for this one and this one from I'm a Smart One and Stirrup Queens. Two posts that go together in response to Stephanie Saul's recent surrogacy article. How do you vote? Simply by clicking on the words "this one" above and then clicking on the post's title. Why the Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day? Click on that link in the header navigation bar above for the story. And send me stuff!
  • New Section of the Blogroll: I am creating a new and more steamlined space for password-protected or invite-only blogs to be added to the blogroll so those blogs can pick up new future readers while still controlling who sees the content. If you would like to be added, please fill out the form and I will upload it to the new section which will replace the old link to the password-protected section of the blogroll. If you were listed on that old link and would still like your blog on the list, please fill out the form as well. The link to this form will always be accessible in the "old news" section below under "Quicklink Resources."
  • Daily Update: There are currently 189 participants on the Creme de la Creme 2009 list.
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  • Advice: Infertili- T&A and her husband are becoming foster parents and they'd love to talk to others who have been through the training.
  • Back to Blogging: After a long break, Infertility Just Sucks is back. She writes: "I've recently started writing again at my blog. After 18 cycles and the birth of our daughter we're thinking about two. I'm angsty, crabby, emotional and wanty for chubby baby thighs. If anyone wants to read along, I'd be most grateful for her support."
  • If this is your first time reading the LFCA or you need a refresher about how the LFCA works, please read this post. It has everything you need to know about getting your news in the LFCA.
  • Quicklink Resources: Forums: Join the forums if you'd like additional access to the bulletin boards and other features. Any blog reader or writer can become a member of the forums by clicking here and registering. Regular ALI Blogroll: If you would like your blog added to the ALI blogroll, please email me directly with your blog url and category pick. More information about being added is contained in that link. Password-Protected Blogroll: If you would like your password-protected blog added to the blogroll, please fill out the form.
NEW BLOGS (started in November or December 2009)
  • None Today.
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)
  • Wifey will be celebrating her very first blogoversary on Christmas Day, and remembering her Christmas losses. Head on over and offer a happy blogoversary hug.
LOSS REMEMBRANCES (send in the dates of loss anniversaries and I will post them on the correct day)
  • Gwinne is going through a rough time. December 19 marks the anniversary of her first pregnancy loss, and she's coming up on the due date for pregnancy #3, still not pregnant. Please stop by to wish her well.
  • On Thursday, Saucy Ova is remembering the baby she lost on the baby's unfulfilled due date. Please give her support.
  • Noelle's due date for the baby that she miscarried is on December 18th. She is still not pregnant and is struggling with depression. It is a hard time for her, as she is trying to get pregnant and is expecting Aunt Flo on Christmas Day.
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)
  • Lara at Peanut Noodle had her IVF# 2.5 yesterday and is anxiously awaiting her fert report. Please send her as many crossed fingers as you can spare, while still being able to type!
  • Tracey just found out they had 2 blasts make it to freeze! She is very happy. Go wish her congratulations and good luck with her current 2ww.
  • Tigger could use a hug right now as she deals with her sister's health situation.
  • Please give extra support to My Journey with Endometriosis this week. Three weeks ago, she lost her son at 18 weeks and is having a difficult time with the upcoming holidays.
  • Miss Tori is undergoing lap-band surgery Thursday morning in order to lose weight to prepare for IVF with donor eggs or embryos, in order to minimize any complications due to her weight. Go over and wish her well while she recovers.
BEDREST BABES: on bedrest following infertility or loss and needing support. Drop in on them and keep them company.
  • Good Egg Hunting is on bedrest after a bleeding episode. She is 32 weeks and would love some company.
  • After a very scary bleeding incident on Monday, IfOptimist has been diagnosed with total previa, and is on bedrest for the time being.
PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
  • IF Crossroads has her first ultrasound this Friday.
  • Good news at Kmina's Blog. They got to see the heartbeat.
  • Murgdan had her big US yesterday and is having a boy!
BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • None Today.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

503rd Issue of the LFCA

Welcome to today's edition of Connections Abound. The point of Lost and Found is to level the support playing field. When LFCA works correctly, the newest blogger with the smallest readership can receive the same level of support as the oldest blogger with the largest readership. Anyone can submit news to LFCA by clicking here.

Lost and Found is open to anyone in the
infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, pregnancy-and-parenting after infertility, assisted conception, living child-free after infertility or loss community (as well as anyone I inadvertently missed on that list). Please support the list as well as anyone posting announcements below.

Connections Abound

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
New
  • Kirtsy'd Pick O' the Day: No post today. Please send in posts (your own or someone else's) from bloggers who have not been Kirtsy'd before or in a very long time.
  • Advice: Infertili- T&A and her husband are becoming foster parents and they'd love to talk to others who have been through the training.
  • Back to Blogging: After a long break, Infertility Just Sucks is back. She writes: "I've recently started writing again at my blog. After 18 cycles and the birth of our daughter we're thinking about two. I'm angsty, crabby, emotional and wanty for chubby baby thighs. If anyone wants to read along, I'd be most grateful for her support."
  • Daily Update: There are currently 188 participants on the Creme de la Creme 2009 list.
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  • Project: Okay, this is it. Tonight is the deadline to be guaranteed a spot on the Creme de la Creme list when it first posts on January 1st. Any submission that comes in after today will go up on the list, but I can't guarantee that it will be there January 1st. It may go up January 2nd or beyond since I will keep adding to the list until March 1. So dig through your 2009 posts and choose your favourite one before midnight (EST) tonight.
  • If this is your first time reading the LFCA or you need a refresher about how the LFCA works, please read this post. It has everything you need to know about getting your news in the LFCA.
  • Forums: Join the forums if you'd like additional access to the bulletin boards and other features. Any blog reader or writer can become a member of the forums by clicking here and registering.
NEW BLOGS (started in November or December 2009)
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)
  • Wifey will be celebrating her very first blogoversary on Christmas Day, and remembering her Christmas losses. Head on over and offer a happy blogoversary hug.
LOSS REMEMBRANCES (send in the dates of loss anniversaries and I will post them on the correct day)
  • Gwinne is going through a rough time. December 19 marks the anniversary of her first pregnancy loss, and she's coming up on the due date for pregnancy #3, still not pregnant. Please stop by to wish her well.
  • Betty Rubble was remembering the child she should have here with her on the anniversary of the loss this week. Please give her support.
  • On Thursday, Saucy Ova is remembering the baby she lost on the baby's unfulfilled due date. Please give her support.
  • The Turtle and Monkey's mother is remembering Noah three years after. Please go and remember her boy with her.
LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Dreams and False Alarms just learned her baby's heart stopped beating. She is scheduled for a D&C Wednesday. Please stop by and give her your support.
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)
  • Go on over and give Megan your success stories. She has gotten some news from her new RE that explains her RPL and could use some support. Her foster kids case was also transferred from a foster case worker to an adoption case worker, so that is a little gem of good news too!
  • Little Bluebirds Fly is having a difficult time this time of the year as she thinks of the children she lost. Please sit with her during this tough time.
  • Go keep Wistfulgirl company in the wait.
  • Don't Scare Easy is in a good place emotionally after a break-up, but she could still use some rallying and love.
  • Are You Kidding Me? could, quite simply, use a verbal hug.
  • Go congratulate Beautiful Mess for getting a 4.0 this semester in school.
  • Please keep Banking on It company during the wait.
  • Journeywoman needs a hug after a negative during a mind-fuck cycle.
  • Mom Someday could use some hand-holding before her new RE appointment on Thursday. Go give her good thoughts.
  • The Sassy Infertile Lady is embarking on her first IVF cycle and could use some company.
  • Melissa P could use a hug after getting a negative beta after she got a false positive a few days ago for her #2 IUI.
  • Pundelina Kafoops had two embryos transferred last week, and is hanging Hope on her Christmas tree.
BEDREST BABES: on bedrest following infertility or loss and needing support. Drop in on them and keep them company.
  • Good Egg Hunting is on bedrest after a bleeding episode. She is 32 weeks and would love some company.
  • After a very scary bleeding incident on Monday, IfOptimist has been diagnosed with total previa, and is on bedrest for the time being.
PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
  • Maybe Momma Some Day is pregnant and has back her first beta. Go wish her congratulations.
  • Mrs. Higrens got a BFP and is awaiting her beta! Go keep her company and give her good thoughts.
  • IF Crossroads has her first ultrasound this Friday.
  • Kmina is having a difficult early pregnancy--physically and emotionally--after her prior loss. Please give her support right now.
  • IF in Big Sky Country is pregnant!
BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Nina delivered the Jumping Bean on December 9th and he's gorgeous! Go wish her congratulations.
  • Life After Two Losses is officially welcoming her third baby Amellia Rose. Go send her a congratulations.
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