Thursday, April 8, 2010

Sniffing away

Ahh the old sniffer! I've started this morning with the Suprecur (same as Superfact) and I'm absolutely dreading the headaches that will come...Anyway, only 4 more pills!!! adn I hope to God that when AF will show up and finish it'll be the end of the spotting...honestly....it's soo so frustrating...I can't even imagine how people on the pill as birth control (rather than preparation for IVF!) with spotting can cope...

On other news, today is my blog-anniversary! I have seen this mentioned in other blogs and I was expecting like a big pop-up message when I opened the blog, but nope, not such a thing! I just checked when I posted my first post and realised it was a year ago today. Wow...

And today we had the first AGM of Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland. Amazing girls have worked so hard to put it together, there is a website in preparation, should be ready around June-July, the big launch of the association is being planned for September, leaflets are ready to be printed and we have a FB page! We plan to activate a phone-support line to which we'll answer in rotation and we'll have forum on our website too. Fund raising is obviously the big thing which we are not too sure how to tackle efficiently, but the first thing will be running the mini-marathon in Dublin on the 7th of June! the girls think we can get T-shirt ready with the logo and a few friends will go and wear them. Wow. This is happening. We will raise awareness. One of the girls was saying how ignorant people are on the subject...soon after she had her ectopic pregnancy, she was having a manicure and said to the girl that she recently had an ectopic pregnancy and the reaction was "Ohhh!! Congratulations!!" Can you believe it?? We definitely have to do something!

19 comments:

junebug said...

Happy Blog-o-versary!!! :-)

The Hopeful Elephant said...

Happy Blogiversary! YAY! Congratulations..feel better..big hugs. ;)

Courtney said...

Happy Blogoversary!!!

daega99 said...

Happy Blogoversary!!! And congrats on the new charity!!!

Best When Used By said...

Happy Blogversary! Makes you realize how quickly a year goes by, eh?

You gals sound like you've got the ectopic support program well in hand! Wow. Knowledge is power - and you'll be doing a great service by spreading the information.

Finally, I hope the Suprecur headaches keep themselves to a minimum!

Kim said...

Happy Blog-i-versery!!!
Hope your feeling better soon.

Jonelle said...

Happy Blog-o-versary, Fran!!!

I hate BCPs too. They make me a weepy, psycho mess.

I'm very happy for you and your friends spreading awareness and support for those who've had ectopic pregnancies. I remember when I had mine, I couldn't find much info on it or reasons for the EP happening. Its not the type of m/c people talk about so the EP loss is a bit forgotten.

Momasita said...

Happy Blogoversary! It's amazing how time flies, isn't it?

Your charity/organization sounds so amazing and rewarding. Congratulations on getting everything going. The mini-marathon sounds like a great place to get the name out. It's such a truly worthwhile cause.

Melissa G said...

Well Happy Blogiversary to you! Amazing how quickly a year goes by, huh?

Hope the Supercur decides to play nice and the headaches aren't to strong.

I think it's fantastic that you're working so hard to raise awareness! Good for you!!!

Mrs. Misfits said...

Happy Blogaversary!

My mom nearly died in the 70's with a ruptured tube from an ectopic. If she'd known that she was more than miscarrying then, she might have sought help sooner. I'm thrilled that you'll be working to get the word out.

Illanare said...

Happy Blogoversary!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary. Spotting is a pain - I have had it for 5 days now. Boring.

Circus Princess said...

I'm amazed and thrilled to hear about your support/information group dealing with ectopic pg. You girls rock!

And congrats on your blogoversary :)

Heather said...

I hear you on the spotting. I switched BCPs for the last week and have been spotting for 9 days. ARGH! Today is finally spot-free.

Happy blogiversary!

Adele said...

Happy Blogoversary (but I'm going to resist saying "And many more"...or, rather, I'm going to say I hope this blog becomes a very different kettle of fish in Year 2).

I hope that spotting ends soon. Only 4 more pills, though! Things are moving right along!

Fertility Chick said...

Happy Blogoversary dear Fran!!!

I wish I could be in Dublin to wear a shirt proudly - you all are doing amazing things!!

Mrs. Chapman's 2nd Grade Class said...

Happy Blogiversary! Yea on the new charity. How exciting.

ALEH said...

Happy Blogoversary! Hoping all goes well with IVF and you can say "It's me! It's my turn!"

Wishing 4 One said...

First off Fran Happy happy blogoversary. You don't know how happy I am that you are here really girl. How exciting about your non-profit and how sad that the manicurist said that. But it goes to show how much an organization and education is needed on this topic. Good for you girls! xoxoxo