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Post by Krista on Jul 18, 2006 18:48:12 GMT -5
I know this has been raised by others, but I don't know if it has even been suggested here, so I thought I would.
I really think that instead of "Pregnant Again After Miscarriage" it should be "Pregnant Again After Loss". Many women who go there haven't had miscarriages. They have had a stillbirth, or lost a young child, etc. And of course miscarriages are considered a loss as well. I just think the wording would be better that way.
Krista ><>
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Post by teacher4 on Jul 19, 2006 1:28:47 GMT -5
I have thought the same thing...
It should be Pregnant after Loss...
and along the same path...Trying to get Pregnant after Loss
and...Moms after Loss
I think it is a very 'technical' term as all people know that they are welcome on those boards, yet I do believe that changing the word from 'miscarriage' to 'loss' is more inclusive and encompassing...
Dominique
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Post by Mommy of Lydia and Mary on Jul 19, 2006 7:59:15 GMT -5
I agree with Krista and Dominique also.
~Tara
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Post by andrewsmommy on Jul 19, 2006 16:01:40 GMT -5
I agree a name change would be great! I always felt welcome on that board when I was pregnant but many newer mommies might not know it is for everyone.
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Post by melodyg on Jul 19, 2006 20:46:23 GMT -5
We have brought this up before... sounds like a great idea to me! I do like the idea of "Expecting Again after loss" board.
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Post by emttori on Jul 23, 2006 21:06:54 GMT -5
This has crossed my mind often as well. I know the original boards were for miscarriage and the SB board and others came up later from what I understand (unless I am really off base). But I think changing it to loss would be great. I always felt welcome as well, but in the back of my mind it always sat, that I was not pg again after m/c and a niggling. I finally got over it. Moms after loss is also great, and I used to visit there often after Aidan died, but before I was pg with Keegan. So I wasn't technically a mom after loss (well I guess I was because I was still A mom after my loss  ) Anyway, I think these little changes would make many women feel better. I know it's just a word, but ... |
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Post by mistygrl70 on Jul 24, 2006 8:52:44 GMT -5
I have actually thought of this many many times.
Many women have sb or lost a child.. and find their pregnant again..
awesome idea!
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Post by Krista on Jul 24, 2006 12:24:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses ladies. Here is what I think we agree on:
Trying to Get Pregnant After Loss
Pregnant Again After Loss
Moms After Loss
The wording just seems to cover all grounds, and make everyone feel more welcome.
Anything else I'm forgetting?
Krista ><>
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Post by Clara Hinton on Jul 24, 2006 23:00:01 GMT -5
Hi, Girls!
I haven't been ignoring this topic......I will think this all through and make any necessary changes by the weekend. I have all of the responses and reasons why people wanted certain boards kept in a folder, so I want to look through all of my notes, and then I'll get back to you.
Love,
Clara
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Post by momtoWill on Jul 25, 2006 8:25:43 GMT -5
I really like "Expecting after loss", as well as the other suggestions for the other boards. I did post on PAM a couple of times while going through the process of adoption, but never really felt right about it. We were expecting yet not pregnant, with some of the same issues and some different ones, as well. The common thread for me was the anxiety and excitement we were dealing with of expecting this wonderful child after we'd already had losses.
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Post by Krista on Jul 25, 2006 11:01:11 GMT -5
Thanks Clara.  |
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Post by Clara Hinton on Aug 1, 2006 16:30:37 GMT -5
Dear SG Family,
I have made two changes in hopes that this will help more of you to find a board to call "home".
We now have a board called "Pregnant After Loss" and a board called "Moms After Loss".
I thank all of you for your input. This is YOUR place to find hope and healing, and I appreciate when you give me your ideas for improving the Silent Grief message boards.
I'm still thinking long and hard about the topic of adoption. I would like more input on adoption. Maybe we need a special place just for parents who have adopted or who are thinking of adopting to discuss the legal, emotional, and financial aspects of adoption.
Your thoughts will be appreciated.
Love,
Clara
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Post by momtoWill on Aug 1, 2006 20:31:45 GMT -5
Clara,
I think an adoption board would be great, except that I doubt it would get much action or support. Although there are a few of us who have adopted over the past couple of years, I'm not sure how many are in the process vs. pregnancy. I know that there are definitely some differing issues, on the other hand, there are some parallel or similar emotions/issues, as well. Maybe making the pregnancy board more inclusive might gradually encourage those expecting either way to be supportive of either situation.
Just a few thoughts.
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Post by Krista on Aug 2, 2006 9:13:28 GMT -5
It looks great. |
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Post by zoeysmommy4ever on Aug 2, 2006 12:52:20 GMT -5
Thaks for the changes!!! I have adopted and am looking into doing again one day.. I think it would be neat to "try" an adoption board, maybe other people would look into it if there was a place to talk to people about it.
Kiley
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