Alternative to Mothers Day - Raising Awareness about LTTTC

Feisty Fidget · Mar 18th, 2012, 04:33 AM

Hello my lovelies, I am sure that the UK Mother's Day is just as tough on all of you struggling to LTTTC as it is for me. To try and raise awareness of all us in the exclusive gang nobody wants to be part of I have come up with a facebook status regarding Mother's Day. Please feel free to share this on your walls or alter it in any way you would like;

For all of you celebrating Mother's Day this year - Hold your children close and never forget just how blessed you are. Spare a thought for those not quite as lucky as you, for those that have loved and lost and those that are struggling to start their family. Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples and yet is still thought of as taboo - Please help to raise awareness by placing this as your status if you know somebody that is still trying to realise that dream of a family.

For those that aren't overly keen on the whole 'please place this as your status' there is also;

Happy Mothers' Day to all the mums out there - hold your children close and never forget just how blessed you are. Spare a thought for those not quite as lucky as you, for those that have loved and lost and those that are struggling to start their family. Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples and yet is still thought of as taboo - This post is for all those out there who are still trying to realise that dream

Just a little something to proclaim that just because we aren't yet blessed with children, we are here and we do still count!

Lots of love to you all xxx

longing · Mar 18th, 2012, 04:55 AM

Great status, just wondering if I am brave enough to post it!

Feisty Fidget · Mar 18th, 2012, 04:57 AM

Longing if anyone is rude/nosey enough to question it and you aren't feeling brave enough to come out then just say it is a for a close friend/family member or forum friend. That way you are covered

longing · Mar 18th, 2012, 05:06 AM

well, I have just posted it! Will see if anyone says anything. Thanks

wannabemummyb · Mar 18th, 2012, 05:22 AM

I posted this to facebook. I read it to df first and asked his opinion and he said to post it! If people ask questions then so be it. I feel better for doing something positive on such a crappy day! Thatnks Fiesty xxxx

Feisty Fidget · Mar 18th, 2012, 05:38 AM

No problem my lovelies

longing · Mar 18th, 2012, 07:47 AM

Well I have a few 'likes' now, a couple from people who I don't know thier situation fully, but I know they are married and childless, so maybe its like a secret nod. Thank you. I even have had a friend repost, so the message is getting around.

Oobies · Mar 18th, 2012, 09:07 AM

I love this idea! Mother's Day is still 2 months away for those of us in Aus, but I remember clearly how I felt last Mothers Day. I don't have any UK friends on Facebook, otherwise I'd post it now, but I will definately keep this in mind and post it when the time comes.

spidergirl · Mar 18th, 2012, 09:40 AM

Hi hun thank you for sharing that, i will be putting that on facebook thank you xx

MrsPTTC · Mar 18th, 2012, 17:17 PM

I think this is great Feisty! Nice one. I am too scared to use it though and I have a fair few of DH's friends on my FB and I know he wouldn't be happy with me putting it on. But it's a great idea!

x

Mar 18th, 2012, 04:33 AM	#1
Feisty Fidget Other BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cocooned in my bed drinking hot chocolate! Posts: 4,190	Alternative to Mothers Day - Raising Awareness about LTTTC Hello my lovelies, I am sure that the UK Mother's Day is just as tough on all of you struggling to LTTTC as it is for me. To try and raise awareness of all us in the exclusive gang nobody wants to be part of I have come up with a facebook status regarding Mother's Day. Please feel free to share this on your walls or alter it in any way you would like; For all of you celebrating Mother's Day this year - Hold your children close and never forget just how blessed you are. Spare a thought for those not quite as lucky as you, for those that have loved and lost and those that are struggling to start their family. Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples and yet is still thought of as taboo - Please help to raise awareness by placing this as your status if you know somebody that is still trying to realise that dream of a family. For those that aren't overly keen on the whole 'please place this as your status' there is also; Happy Mothers' Day to all the mums out there - hold your children close and never forget just how blessed you are. Spare a thought for those not quite as lucky as you, for those that have loved and lost and those that are struggling to start their family. Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples and yet is still thought of as taboo - This post is for all those out there who are still trying to realise that dream Just a little something to proclaim that just because we aren't yet blessed with children, we are here and we do still count! Lots of love to you all xxx

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Mar 18th, 2012, 04:55 AM	#2
longing Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 191	Great status, just wondering if I am brave enough to post it!

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Mar 18th, 2012, 04:57 AM	#3
Feisty Fidget Other BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cocooned in my bed drinking hot chocolate! Posts: 4,190	Longing if anyone is rude/nosey enough to question it and you aren't feeling brave enough to come out then just say it is a for a close friend/family member or forum friend. That way you are covered

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Mar 18th, 2012, 05:06 AM	#4
longing Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 191	well, I have just posted it! Will see if anyone says anything. Thanks

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Mar 18th, 2012, 05:22 AM	#5
wannabemummyb Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 681	I posted this to facebook. I read it to df first and asked his opinion and he said to post it! If people ask questions then so be it. I feel better for doing something positive on such a crappy day! Thatnks Fiesty xxxx

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Mar 18th, 2012, 05:38 AM	#6
Feisty Fidget Other BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cocooned in my bed drinking hot chocolate! Posts: 4,190	No problem my lovelies

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Mar 18th, 2012, 07:47 AM	#7
longing Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 191	Well I have a few 'likes' now, a couple from people who I don't know thier situation fully, but I know they are married and childless, so maybe its like a secret nod. Thank you. I even have had a friend repost, so the message is getting around.

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Mar 18th, 2012, 09:07 AM	#8
Oobies Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 206	I love this idea! Mother's Day is still 2 months away for those of us in Aus, but I remember clearly how I felt last Mothers Day. I don't have any UK friends on Facebook, otherwise I'd post it now, but I will definately keep this in mind and post it when the time comes.

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Mar 18th, 2012, 09:40 AM	#9
spidergirl Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oldham, England Posts: 162	Hi hun thank you for sharing that, i will be putting that on facebook thank you xx

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Mar 18th, 2012, 17:17 PM	#10
MrsPTTC Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Washington, UK Posts: 3,781	I think this is great Feisty! Nice one. I am too scared to use it though and I have a fair few of DH's friends on my FB and I know he wouldn't be happy with me putting it on. But it's a great idea! x

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