611th 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

• Missing Blogger: A blogger asks, "does anyone know what happened to ICanHazBebe? Her blog appears to be redesigned but all of her posts are gone and we haven't heard anything from her in a month."
• Question: S is looking to connect with anyone who has undergone a donor egg IVF cycle at San Diego Fertility Clinic. She would like to learn more from someone with firsthand experience before considering whether to go to this clinic.
  

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• Project: Heather at PNR has another OART prompt. Something to check out for those considering or already entered into adoption.
• Project: Lori has opened up a new round of her Childhood Trivia quiz. Come relive the '70s (editor's note: I do plan on kicking all of your asses in this game even though my first guess of Alfred Hitchcock presents was incorrect.)
• 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: 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 June or July 2010)

• None Today (more added on 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)

• Ginger and Lime will turn 32 on July 30. Go sing her a little song.
• Jess at "The Little Blog about the Big Infertility" is celebrating her 7 year wedding anniversary on August 2nd. Go wish them congratulations.
• Amanda at Waiting No More is celebrating her birthday on Saturday, July 31. Go sing her a song and wish her a happy birthday! She's had a rough time and could use some special birthday wishes.
  
• Who Shot My Stork is celebrating her birthday on Monday. Go sing her a little song.
• Next Wednesday is the 3 year anniversary of the LFCA.
• Life After D&C is celebrating her anniversary next Friday. Go wish them congratulations.
  

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

• Mrs. Muelly will be remembering Cooper on Friday. Please give her support.
• Is It My Turn Yet? is remembering her little bean's unfulfilled due date today. And to make matters worse, she hasn't been feeling well and had to push back her FET. She could use some support right now.
  
• This can be a difficult time of year for Lori. Next Thursday marks the day that she learned that Katie's heart had stopped and the Saturday after that, Katie was born still. Please give her support.
• Next Saturday is also the loss date of Carena (in 1998). Please support JuliaS as she remembers.
  

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)

• Sienna just had her 2nd IVF canceled due to understimulation and she could use some extra support right now!
• HopelesslyTTC and Mommy-in-waiting found out earlier this week that their IVF failed. Please give them support.
  
• Turia has started a new IVF cycle. She would love some cycle buddies to keep her company over the next month.
• Baby on Mind has reached her 200th post! Congratulate her while she waits for Friday's beta.
• Kelly from The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow (I Hope) received some bad news from the RE following her 4th miscarriage. She is unsure where this journey is going to be taking her next, and could use some extra support right now.
  

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

• Eileen hit 31 weeks with her boy/girl twins and is now confined to her hospital room until after her babies are delivered. She was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. The doctors determined that she would need constant monitoring of the babies and her extreme swelling and blood pressure issues.
  
• Romancing the Stone is home from the hospital.
• A Family With Ann Ovulation is on modified bedrest after a visit to L&D for contractions (around 32 weeks). She could use a little visit!

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

• AplusB is having twins! She saw 2 beautiful beans today at her ultrasound!
  

BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• None Today.
  

Read and Support

610th 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

• Project: Heather at PNR has another OART prompt. Something to check out for those considering or already entered into adoption.
• Project: Lori has opened up a new round of her Childhood Trivia quiz. Come relive the '70s (editor's note: I do plan on kicking all of your asses in this game even though my first guess of Alfred Hitchcock presents was incorrect.)
  

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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: 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 June or July 2010)

• None Today (more added on 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)

• Ginger and Lime will turn 32 on July 30. Go sing her a little song.
• Jess at "The Little Blog about the Big Infertility" is celebrating her 7 year wedding anniversary on August 2nd. Go wish them congratulations.
  

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

• Mrs. Muelly will be remembering Cooper on Friday. Please give her support.

LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Flmgodog had loss #2 confirmed on Friday, bringing the total pregnancies to 7. Both losses this year have been when she was just shy of the 12 week mark. Please go give her love.
  

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)

• Calliope could use a hug. Comments are off on her blog, but words of support can be left her for her to pick up at a later time.
  
• Who doesn't love to talk about POAS - pros, cons, methods, do's and dont's? Gurlee is in the 2ww. Please go share your theories and throw in your two cents if those are pregnancy signs or Mr. Progesterone hassling her.
• S.I.F found out that she is not pregnant after her I.V.F. She has been so optimistic through out the whole process and is understandably devastated with the results. Please stop by and offer her your love and support.
• Sonja has received some upsetting news from her doctor after her first battle with endo, a hysterectomy, her second battle with endo when it returned, and the most recent loss of her ovary. Please go flood her with support right now.
• Amanda's house burned to the ground last week. She and her husband lost everything. Please go and give her a lot of support.
• Suzy had her transfer. She has two gorgeous embryo/blasts that are nestling in for the long haul. It was a hectic transfer. She could use a little reassurance from anyone who can share some success stories with her. She has traveled a long road with loss to get here.
  

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

• Eileen hit 31 weeks with her boy/girl twins and is now confined to her hospital room until after her babies are delivered. She was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. The doctors determined that she would need constant monitoring of the babies and her extreme swelling and blood pressure issues.
  
• Romancing the Stone is home from the hospital.
• A Family With Ann Ovulation is on modified bedrest after a visit to L&D for contractions (around 32 weeks). She could use a little visit!

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

• Hope got a positive beta, but the numbers are marginal. After 2 miscarriages, wanting this one to stick.
• Andie is pregnant after lots of bumps on this TTC road. She receives beta results tomorrow!
• Lisa is now 10 weeks pregnant after IUI #4!
  

BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• On (In)fertile Ground has brought home another baby. Jude has now gone home from the NICU joining his identical brother Liam at home. Sophie and Ethan are still at the NICU where they have been since the quads were born in May.
  

Read and Support

609th 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

• Off-Topic Performance: If you live in Madison, WI or Minneapolis, MN (or live within driving distance), my friend, H.R., is doing a performance of his one-man show, Melting in Madras. He is beyond amazing as a storyteller. If I still lived in the Midwest, I'd be there in a heartbeat (and as is, I'm trying to catch the show in NY). He's in Madison for two performances on 7/31 and 8/1. He's in Minneapolis for several performances as part of the Minnesota Fringe (8/5--15). More information on performances can be seen on his website, and if you look under the playbill image, you can see a link to a kickstart video that has footage from the performance to give you a taste.
  

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• Blog Closing: The Steadfast Warrior recently bid adieu to blogging after five years of being very active on her blog. Go wish her love and luck for her days ahead, and a farewell!
• New Face-to-Face Group: A new Southeastern WI (Milwaukee area) support group has been started through meetup.com. WI ladies, please check it out!
• Giveaway: Kristin from Dear Stevie is having her first ever giveaway in honor of hitting 200 followers. Please check out her blog to read her amazing letters to her daughter Stevie and to enter her giveaway.
• Announcement: Parenthood for Me is awarding their first grants to 4 couples throughout the U.S. for both adoption and reproductive assistance. The total amount awarded is $12,000. If you are considering donating to charity this year, please consider visiting their website. Thank you to all that contributed to the endowment. Help us spread the word.
  
• Project: Wistfulgirl has reached her 100th post and, to celebrate, she has created a chat group for ladies to get together to discuss not only infertility, but all aspects of life. She'd like to invite you to join her!
• 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: 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 June or July 2010)

• 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)

• The Privileged Infertile is celebrating her birthday on Tuesday. Go have a slice of cake with her.
• Hydrangeas are Pretty is also celebrating her birthday on Tuesday. Go sing her a little song.
• Ginger and Lime will turn 32 on July 30. Go sing her a little song.

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

• Mrs. Muelly will be remembering Cooper on Friday. Please 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)

• Melissa could use some encouragement as she is undergoing IVF & just heard the news only two of their eggs have fertilized. Please go flood her with encouragement & love!
• Hope's IUI resulted in a BFN.
• Miss Ruby was in an accident on Friday and while she is okay, her car was smashed. 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.

• Eileen hit 31 weeks yesterday with her boy/girl twins and is now confined to her hospital room until after her babies are delivered. She was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. The doctors determined that she would need constant monitoring of the babies and her extreme swelling and blood pressure issues.
  
• Romancing the Stone is home from the hospital.
• A Family With Ann Ovulation is on modified bedrest after a visit to L&D for contractions (around 32 weeks). She could use a little visit!

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

• None Today.

BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• None Today.
  

Read and Support

608th 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

• Blog Closing: The Steadfast Warrior recently bid adieu to blogging after five years of being very active on her blog. Go wish her love and luck for her days ahead, and a farewell!
• New Face-to-Face Group: A new Southeastern WI (Milwaukee area) support group has been started through meetup.com. WI ladies, please check it out!
• Giveaway: Kristin from Dear Stevie is having her first ever giveaway in honor of hitting 200 followers. Please check out her blog to read her amazing letters to her daughter Stevie and to enter her giveaway.
• Announcement: Parenthood for Me is awarding their first grants to 4 couples throughout the U.S. for both adoption and reproductive assistance. The total amount awarded is $12,000. If you are considering donating to charity this year, please consider visiting their website. Thank you to all that contributed to the endowment. Help us spread the word.
  
• Project: Wistfulgirl has reached her 100th post and, to celebrate, she has created a chat group for ladies to get together to discuss not only infertility, but all aspects of life. She'd like to invite you to join her!
• Question: April was curious if anyone had to report their levels (such as Estrodial,FSH, and LH) to their acupuncturist. She writes, "I am starting a new acupuncturist and he is wanting to know my levels. Last acupuncturist did not ask for these. So, was curious if anyone elses acupuncturist asked for these or if he is trying to play doctor?"
• Question: Arian would like some input from other adoptive mothers about anxiety meds and how they may or may not affect a future adoption. Any advice would be welcome!

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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: 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 June or July 2010)

• Abracadabra Baby (non-IF but using assisted conception)
• Small Obsessions (GLBT)
• Adoption Land (domestic adoption)
• In Memory of Jacob (stillbirth)
  

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)

• Barren Albion's birthday is Monday. Go sing her a little song.
• The Privileged Infertile is celebrating her birthday on Tuesday. Go have a slice of cake with her.
• Hydrangeas are Pretty is also celebrating her birthday on Tuesday. Go sing her a little song.
• Fearlessly Infertile is celebrating her 29th birthday on Monday. To celebrate she is also having a giveaway for her readers. Stop by for some virtual birthday cake and to enter to win a cute handbag.
• Mina is celebrating her first blogoversary. Go have a (virtual) slice of cake with her!
• Sunny in Seattle has hit her 300th post!
• Ginger and Lime will turn 32 on July 30. Go sing her a little song.
• Jessica from Journey to the Center of the Uterus is celebrating her blogoversary this month! Please stop by and tell her congratulations!
  

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

• Mrs. Muelly will be remembering Cooper on Friday. Please give her support.
  

LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Libberal at Make It So Number One just suffered loss through miscarriage and is looking for feedback on D&C versus natural miscarriage at home.
• Awake on the Night Shift just lost her grandpa. This follows the loss of both grandmas within hours of each other in January. Any love would be appreciated!
  

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)

• Emilin is undergoing testing for some scary medical issues. She could use a hand to hold.
• ThisIsPersonal could use some love as she prepares to start her first cycle on injectables.
• Michelle is having an extremely rough time dealing with the paper side of infertility treatments. Go and show her some love!
• Jay is feeling very frustrated and weary, and could use a boost both in energy and spirit.
• Hillary is in the 2ww after a FE(gg)T. She is not feeling optimistic about this cycle and could use some support.
• Please give Infertility Demons some support as they just found out their egg donor may not pass her medical exam.
  

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

• Eileen hit 31 weeks yesterday with her boy/girl twins and is now confined to her hospital room until after her babies are delivered. She was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. The doctors determined that she would need constant monitoring of the babies and her extreme swelling and blood pressure issues.
  
• Romancing the Stone is home from the hospital.
• A Family With Ann Ovulation is on modified bedrest after a visit to L&D for contractions (around 32 weeks). She could use a little visit!
  

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

• After the late loss of her twin boys in January, Jeanna is expecting again. Celebrate with her!
• Tbean's first ultrasound revealed twins! stop by and share in her joy!
• Bionic Mamas saw a heartbeat at their first ultrasound! Go celebrate with them!
• Angie just received her second beta and is hopefully on her way through a healthy pregnancy! Go congratulate her.
• K has doubling betas. Stop by and wish her a congrats.

BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Taking the Statistical Bullet gave birth to Emma. Go wish Katie and her family congratulations!
• It's final! Kayla "Sunshine Day" and (FoREVer) Momma and Mommy have found their forever family!
• Little Footprints gave birth to Alice on the 20th. Go wish her congratulations.
• Not the Path I Chose gave birth to the twins, Car.ina & Nath.an, on July 13th. Go wish her congratulations.
• LuckyOnce has been lucky again! Her baby girl was born on 7/21. Go wish her congratulations.
• Liam has come home from the NICU. Sophie, Ethan, and Jude are still in the NICU after the quads were born at 28 weeks in May.

Read and Support

607th 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

• Project: Kristin has started a new blog to "put a face" on infant loss, miscarriage, & stillbirth and help women who have experienced these losses to know they are not alone. Help to spread the word about this wonderful resource & if you have experienced this type of loss submit your story!
• Missing Blogger: A blogger asks, "Has anyone heard from E of Waiting for Baby: Our Adoption Journey Chronicles lately or know if she moved on to a different blog location? She hasn't posted since her exciting news back in May that they were home with their new daughter. Curious, faithful readers want to know!"
• Activism: The infertility mandate in Massachusetts needs your help to get out of committee. Keiko has a post with all the info you need to take just 10 minutes to advocate for this important legislative change.
• NY Summer Get Together: Dragondreamer's Lair is planning the Post BlogHer ALI get together. Come voice your opinion.
• Project: A Garden for Butterflies is hosting a healthy goal setting carnival. Head over to sign up with your own goal and post about it.
• Question: After coming to the difficult decision to stop fertility treatments, Jen is planning to pursue foster adoption. She is nervous about the process and would like to hear from others on this road. If you have considered, started, or completed foster adoption, please stop by and give her some encouragement.
  

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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: 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 June or July 2010)

• None Today (more added on 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)

• The Privileged Infertile is celebrating her blogoversary next Saturday. Go over and wish her congratulations.
• Belle is celebrating her 6th anniversary with her partner on Sunday, and her 32nd birthday on Tuesday. Go celebrate with her.
• Sunny in Seattle and her husband are celebrating 8 years of wedded bliss on Monday the 26th. Wish them congrats!
• Go wish Elana a happy 2nd blogoversary!
• It's Rebecca's 24th birthday. Help her blow out her candles.
  

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

• July 18th marks one year since the loss of Kody. Kody passed away due to a heart defect after 26 days in NICU. Jamie is now just days away from delivering her rainbow and could use some hugs.
  

LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Surely is having miscarriage #4 after IUI #1.
• It's Either Sadness or Euphoria experienced an unexpected pregnancy but is now miscarrying.
• Eggs out of Time just received very bad news about her pregnancy and now has a D&C scheduled for tomorrow. Please stop by and give her support and hugs.
  

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)

• Keiko is celebrating 200 posts on the first day of ICLW.
• Foxypopcorn's husband has an SA on Wednesday. Go give them good thoughts.
• Expecting, Minus the Baby Bump has matched with a young expectant mother whose baby is due January 7!
• Our Last Best Hope has matched with an expectant mom!
• Melissa at The Sweetest Gift received a BFN after her first IVF. She could really do with lots of love as she prepares for the FET.
• 2momsadopt just had a potential adoption situation fall through. They need love and support.
  

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

• Romancing the Stone is home from the hospital.
  
• Little Footprints has made it to 36 weeks! She is anxiously awaiting the birth of her baby girl and waiting out the last few weeks of bedrest.
• Not the Path I Chose is on modified bedrest at home, although her blood pressure has been creeping up recently. She could use a visit while the twins keep baking!
• A Family With Ann Ovulation is on modified bedrest after a visit to L&D for contractions (around 32 weeks). She could use a little visit!

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

• K of Pull up your Pottyseat is pregnant with #2! Please go and wish her congratulations!
• AplusB has had a positive beta! She is pregnant after IUI#3!
• Amy is dealing with a very frustrating situation with her in-laws (and a still-shortening cervix) and needs advice and opinions!
• Sarah from AuntieSissy did not get the results from the first trimester screening that she was expecting, and could use some support and advice.

BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Not the Path I Chose gave birth to her boy/girl twins on the 13th. Congratulations!
• Rachel announced a few days ago that her family may be growing after talking about adoption for the last several months. Today she announced they are now a family of 3. Go over and congratulate her!
• Potty Mouth Mommy welcomed her daughter PottyMouthBaby on Saturday. Mom and baby are both doing great!
  

Read and Support

606th 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

• Question: Ernie is looking for some information on hospital rates of c-sections, vaginal births, etc in the Houston area.
• Question: Determined Dory is asking about the rational that others have used in deciding to use donor sperm or not. If you are comfortable sharing, visit her post and share your reasons for using donor sperm or not.
• Question: Back to Life writes, "I have been told that egg donation might be our only chance of a live birth. I have so many issues and questions flying around in my head about this. I would really appreciate any donor egg recipients sharing their experiences with me."
• Magazine: SELF Magazine published an article on infertility in their August 2010 issue. Breaking the Silence on Infertility is definitely worth reading and sharing.
• Announcement: Parenthood for Me has chosen 4 couples for their first grants. They will announce the details next week.
  

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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: 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 June or July 2010)

• 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)

• Blawnde's Blawg is celebrating her birthday on Monday. Go sing her a little song.
• Wednesday is the fourth anniversary of the Friday Blog Roundup.
• The Privileged Infertile is celebrating her blogoversary next Saturday. Go over and wish her congratulations.
• Today is Womb for Improvement's birthday was last week! Please go and sing her a song.
• KK is celebrating her blogoversary!
• Rain is celebrating her one year blog anniversary this month! Stop by to wish her well and she is also having several nice giveaways!
• Tracey at Go The Distance is celebrating her 4 year blogoversary. She talks about the many twists and turns her journey to motherhood has taken and looks ahead to the obstacles that she still has to hurdle before she reaches her goal.
• July 17th was Courtney's 27th birthday. This birthday came to her with a very heavy heart as she lost her 3rd little boy Wyatt only a bit over a month ago. Please go wish her Happy Birthday & show her your love & support.
• Belle is celebrating her 6th anniversary with her partner on Sunday, and her 32nd birthday on Tuesday. Go celebrate with her.
  

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

• None Today.
  

LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Eva's Grandmother unexpectedly passed away and her Grandfather is in the ICU. Eva and her family had only just moved to Sweden - so she is making this long trip back to the states solo to help her Mother through this difficult time. She could use some love.
• AFM has just suffered her 3rd miscarriage and could use some love.
• Planting a Pumpkin Patch is struggling with a recent loss. Go and give her a hug.
  

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 a long wait to finally do their final FET, the remaining three embryos didn't make the thaw and the cycle was cancelled. Baby Wanted: Apply Within is now facing a future she never wanted to imagine.
• After 3 months of unemployment/waiting Amber got a job! Please go over and congratulate her.
• Please give Christa some support as her and her husband are interested in foster care, but they were told they don't usually allow foster parenting as they undergo a major life change (IVF cycle in September). They should find out if they are eligible in the next couple of days.
• JackieMac needs some support as she was diagnosed with C-Diff (highly contagious bacterial infection). She is on antibiotics for 2 weeks and is suppose to start treatment with her RE right after them. Her RE is recommending she waits another month for her body to heal before beginning treatment.
• Cathy could use some support as she struggles with major issues stemming from severe endo. Her blog is password protected, but please let her know that you are thinking of her in the comment section.
• Neenie's not sure that she should keep her blog open. Go let her know that you care and want her to continue blogging!
• Mrs. Spock is having a tough time at work and has started the process to find a new job. Go keep her company during her hunt.
• Stacie's latest IVF is not going as planned due to poor response. Please stop by and give her some encouragement as she nears retrieval.
• Carrie is facing some tough times in her home life and could use some extra love right now.
• May is curious to know how those who come across her blog, and who have never experienced infertility, view her struggles to have a family.
• After this last BFN earlier this week, Jen has decided that it is time to move on to adoption. She is grieving the loss involved in this choice. On top of that, she is really sick right now and could use some extra hugs.
• Just Keep Swimming is starting her first IVF cycle and needs support and advice about considering donor sperm and coping with injections.
• We could all learn a thing or two from our friend Glum Bunny. She is sorting out her body and showing it who is in charge. Drop by, say hello to Bunny, flex your muscles to drive the intimidation home, and LAUGH! All posts should be this fun.
• April is struggling with the idea of her son being an only child.
• The Last Best Hope has been chosen by an expectant mom to adopt her baby, due in October!
• Please support Rain. In gearing up for an IUI and dealing with Clomid, the follicle scan this morning came back with nothing.
• Low Fat Lady could use some support and encouragement as her current cycle just got canceled.
• Sam's husband was recently diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and she is finally ready to write about it. She is looking for support and to vent and to get advice.
• Baby On Mind is having her transfer on Monday morning. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
  

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

• Romancing the Stone is home from the hospital.
  
• Little Footprints has made it to 36 weeks! She is anxiously awaiting the birth of her baby girl and waiting out the last few weeks of bedrest.
• Not the Path I Chose is on modified bedrest at home, although her blood pressure has been creeping up recently. She could use a visit while the twins keep baking!
• A Family With Ann Ovulation is on modified bedrest after a visit to L&D for contractions (around 32 weeks). She could use a little visit!

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

• K has doubling betas! Head on over to celebrate with her.
• Musewander has rising betas!
• Hannah got BFP after IVF #3!
• Rachel is having spotting and cramping and is scared. Please go support her.
• KandiB of the Maniacal Mommy has found out she's pregnant with #2! Please go and wish her congratulations!
• Circus Princess saw a heartbeat!
• After an emergency room scare, Just the Dark Before the Morning saw one sac on ultrasound!
• K just found out she's pregnant for the second time this year. In March her pregnancy was ectopic and had to be removed along with her fallopian tube. Head on over and wish her luck.
  

BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Kari from Baby Steps had her beautiful baby boy Liam on Saturday! Go wish her congratulations.
• Ann has brought all three of her triplets home from the NICU!

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605th 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

• Thank You: Celia wants to thank everyone that voted! Her friend's charity got 20,000! This means so much to them.
• Connection: Mic at IF Crossroads writes, "I'm looking to connect or find the blog of Christina Falkenstein who was just featured on the new TLC show "A Conception Story". She lives in the same town as me, Stafford, VA, and according to the local paper, she's a blogger. If anyone knows her blog URL can you please post?"
  

Old

• 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: 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 June or July 2010)

• None Today (more 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)

• The New Life of Nancy is celebrating her anniversary on Wednesday. Go wish them congratulations.
• Womb for Improvement is celebrating her birthday on Wednesday. Go have a slice of cake with her.
• Fertilized is celebrating her birthday on Thursday. Go sing her a little song.
• Pee Sticks and Stones is celebrating her blogoversary on Thursday. Go wish her congratulations.
• So Dear and Yet So Far is celebrating her birthday on Thursday. Go sing her a little song.
• Infertile Turtle is celebrating her anniversary on Saturday. Go wish her congratulations.
• Rebecca will be turning 30 on Wednesday, please go send her words of encouragement as she tries to come to terms with the loss of her daughter just a couple of weeks ago.
• IF Crossroads celebrated her 12th wedding anniversary on Sunday 7/11. She is also celebrating her one year blogoversary on Wednesday 7/14!

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

• None Today.

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)

• Michelle at No, I'm not Pregnant, Just Fat is having a difficult time dealing with lots of fertile friends around her. Please go give her a hug and some support.
  

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

• Romancing the Stone is on bedrest at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, after her IVF baby decided to make his presence known at the Home Depot! She's been in the hospital for three weeks, with four more to go. Baby and Momma are doing great, but they will deliver him early, and he will stay in the NICU for 1-2 months.
• Little Footprints has made it to 36 weeks! She is anxiously awaiting the birth of her baby girl and waiting out the last few weeks of bedrest.
• Not the Path I Chose is on modified bedrest at home, although her blood pressure has been creeping up recently. She could use a visit while the twins keep baking!
• A Family With Ann Ovulation is on modified bedrest after a visit to L&D for contractions (around 32 weeks). She could use a little visit!

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

• Kay had a great second beta!
  

BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• A Little Hope welcomed her twins about a week ago - stop by and send them all best wishes and congratulations!
• Taking Chances by Beth had a little girl! Go over and wish her congratulations.
  

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604th 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

• None Today which means filling this space with a random question: how do you eat your nutella?
  

Old

• Connection: A blogger writes, "Louise hasn't updated since April after having been diagnosed with aggressive cancer and commencing a clinical trial of a promising drug. I was a regular reader and was wondering if anyone has any news? I'm worried."
  
• Giveaway: Suzy is celebrating her 200th post with her very first giveaway. Be sure to go by and say hi and enter for a chance to win some goodies.
• 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: 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 June or July 2010)

• 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)

• Gas Passer is celebrating her birthday on Tuesday. Go sing her a little song.
• The New Life of Nancy is celebrating her anniversary on Wednesday. Go wish them congratulations.
• Womb for Improvement is celebrating her birthday on Wednesday. Go have a slice of cake with her.
• Fertilized is celebrating her birthday on Thursday. Go sing her a little song.
• Pee Sticks and Stones is celebrating her blogoversary on Thursday. Go wish her congratulations.
• So Dear and Yet So Far is celebrating her birthday on Thursday. Go sing her a little song.
• Infertile Turtle is celebrating her anniversary on Saturday. Go wish her congratulations.
• Rebecca will be turning 30 on Wednesday, please go send her words of encouragement as she tries to come to terms with the loss of her daughter just a couple of weeks ago.
• IF Crossroads celebrated her 12th wedding anniversary on Sunday 7/11. She is also celebrating her one year blogoversary on Wednesday 7/14!
  

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

• Anne is remembering the 6th anniversary of the unfulfilled due date of her first pregnancy.
  

LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Petit Pain in the Oven and her husband recently suffered a m/c and could use 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)

• Tireegal's wedding is coming up on the 17th. Go over and wish her well this week.
• Dreaming with a Broken Heart has been very sick the past few days and just received a BFN this morning. She is still dealing with the loss of her son Aiden, she could really use a few words of encouragement.
• Calliope could use some advice and reassurance about her journey as a SMC.
• Sian's beta was negative, and this is the end of treatments. She could use some hugs.
  

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

• Romancing the Stone is on bedrest at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, after her IVF baby decided to make his presence known at the Home Depot! She's been in the hospital for three weeks, with four more to go. Baby and Momma are doing great, but they will deliver him early, and he will stay in the NICU for 1-2 months.
• Little Footprints has made it to 36 weeks! She is anxiously awaiting the birth of her baby girl and waiting out the last few weeks of bedrest.
• Not the Path I Chose is on modified bedrest at home, although her blood pressure has been creeping up recently. She could use a visit while the twins keep baking!
• A Family With Ann Ovulation is on modified bedrest after a visit to L&D for contractions (around 32 weeks). She could use a little visit!

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

• Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap--Bea from Infertile Fantasies is ten weeks pregnant!
  
• It's a boy for CD and SP!
• Cyndi is being monitored for suspected IUGR. She would appreciate prayers.
• After a rollercoaster third IVF cycle, tbean is seeing 2 pink lines! Go celebrate with her!
• Our IF Journey has great beta numbers after her IUI.
• Potty Mouth Mommy is still labouring away at home, and is having some issues with her medical team.
• Baby Mama Too is seeing two pink lines! Go offer your congratulations!
• Hannah saw two pink lines this weekend! Go squeal with excitement with her.
• Please Give Me Back My Heart is eleven weeks pregnant! Go wish her congratulations!
  

BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• TTCNot2Easy welcomed their baby daughter, Bella, this morning. She arrived just one week after they received the news that they had been selected by her birth mom to adopt her. Please pop by and give them HUGE congratulations.
• Eggs Benedict Arnold is back to blogging after a seven-month hiatus and she's got some big news: she's now a mother of two! Her son came home to them shortly after Christmas and the adoption will be finalized soon. Go wish them congratulations!
• Mrs. Higrens' water broke unexpectedly at 33.5 weeks. Baby girl was born 12 hours later and both are doing well!
  

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603rd 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

• Connection: A blogger writes, "Louise hasn't updated since April after having been diagnosed with aggressive cancer and commencing a clinical trial of a promising drug. I was a regular reader and was wondering if anyone has any news? I'm worried."
  
• Giveaway: Suzy is celebrating her 200th post with her very first giveaway. Be sure to go by and say hi and enter for a chance to win some goodies.
• Question: S of Misconceptions About Conception has a question for those who paid out-of-pocket for their IVF or DE IVF cycle. How did you do it? Did you already have the needed amount in savings? Did you save for the cycle once you found out IVF would be necessary for you? (If so, how? Second/different job? Extra shifts? Drastic lifestyle changes?) Did you get the money from a friend or family member? Did you borrow some, or all, of the money?
• Advice: Annie has questions for anyone who has used Lovenox/heparin as part of an IVF protocol in absence of definite proof of thrombophilia. She's doing IVF and is terrified of having another dead baby, but her RE says no Lovenox until (if) she gets rising betas.
  

Old

• 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: 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 June or July 2010)

• My Thoughts, My World (stillbirth)
• Isaac's Prayer (religious/spiritual)
• Infertility Unexplained (unexplained IF)
• Reverie (domestic adoption)--new blog of this blogger (please don't talk about this new blog on her old blog. You'll understand when you click over to Reverie)
• Sometimes the Rug is Not Straight (male pov)
• Letters from Your Mama (parenting after IF)
• My Violet Thoughts (male factor)
  

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)

• Gas Passer is celebrating her birthday on Tuesday. Go sing her a little song.
• The New Life of Nancy is celebrating her anniversary on Wednesday. Go wish them congratulations.
• Womb for Improvement is celebrating her birthday on Wednesday. Go have a slice of cake with her.
• Fertilized is celebrating her birthday on Thursday. Go sing her a little song.
• Pee Sticks and Stones is celebrating her blogoversary on Thursday. Go wish her congratulations.
• So Dear and Yet So Far is celebrating her birthday on Thursday. Go sing her a little song.
• Infertile Turtle is celebrating her anniversary on Saturday. Go wish her congratulations.
• Azoowho just celebrated (6/28) his first blogoversary. It's not too late to go over and wish him congratulations.
• Rebecca will be turning 30 on Wednesday, please go send her words of encouragement as she tries to come to terms with the loss of her daughter just a couple of weeks ago.
  

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

• Please go support Amy on Brian's fourth birthday as she remembers him.
  

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)

• Tireegal's wedding is coming up on the 17th. Go over and wish her well this week.
• JRS at Find Joy Now has just announced that she and her husband are planning on adopting! Please go congratulate her. She just posted their profile and are in the beginning stages of waiting for birthparents to choose them. She would welcome any words of encouragement or advice as she prepares.
• Tbean is in the middle of a 2ww after several failed attempts. She could use support and some stories about surprise embryos that became babies.
• Gas Passer is getting ready for her FET but is nervous because of complications she had with her first pregnancy.
• No Oven for the Bun is going through a tough time post-retrieval and could use some support.
• The Single Hussy just found out that her AMH is very low and likely doesn't have any eggs left. Please go over and offer some support and love as she grieves TTC with her own eggs and considers moving on to donor eggs.
• Pufferfish is having a hard time right now. Her twin boys are not sleeping very much and she is feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Stop by and offer some support.
  

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

• Romancing the Stone is on bedrest at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, after her IVF baby decided to make his presence known at the Home Depot! She's been in the hospital for three weeks, with four more to go. Baby and Momma are doing great, but they will deliver him early, and he will stay in the NICU for 1-2 months.
• Little Footprints has made it to 36 weeks! She is anxiously awaiting the birth of her baby girl and waiting out the last few weeks of bedrest.
• Not the Path I Chose is on modified bedrest at home, although her blood pressure has been creeping up recently. She could use a visit while the twins keep baking!
• A Family With Ann Ovulation is on modified bedrest after a visit to L&D for contractions (around 32 weeks). She could use a little visit!

PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS

• StudentRnTiffany made it to 30 weeks and has been changed from "couch rest" to limited activity (for now). Please stop by and wish her luck in making it to 37 weeks and cerclage removal!
• After her 2nd IVF, Amy just found out she is pregnant!
• The Elusive Embryo is pregnant and has rising betas! Head over and join her for an O'Douls to celebrate.
  

BIRTH AND ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Project Progeny is home with Baby G! Go wish her congratulations.
• Noelle gave birth to Baby B. Please go over and wish her congratulations.
• Jill and Hubby welcomed Baby Girl on July 6th. Wish them congratulations.
• Under Construction welcomed their new baby daughter, Miram, through adoption this weekend. Go wish them congratulations!
• A had her sweet little girl Amelia last week. Go wish her congratulations.
• Almost a Mother welcomed Avery on July 10th. Go wish her congratulations!
  

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