**AUGUST 2010** happy days as 3rd trimester comes our way

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We really are getting through a thread a month lol!!

bigmuther65 - I hope you are doing OK too. I still think about you from time to time

When one of my friends from here lost her little boy we send her a tree - she could look at it and think of him. Maybe it is still a bit too soon but we could all send cheques?

That's a really lovely idea babyducky. I would be happy to contribute towards it.

That is a lovely idea.

Perhaps we should get together on the FB group? Might be easier to organise wrt cheques etc?

Or a rose.....
The good thing about roses is you can pot them, so they can move with you.... rather than a tree that you're forced to leave.
I read about the launch of the Beatrix Potter rose at Chelsea www.edp24.co.uk/content/edp24/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=EDPOnline& tCategory=xDefault&itemid=NOED21%20May%202010%2019%3A01%3A57%3A073 ....might be quite nice.

xx

a rose and a nice pot for Belle

www.classicroses.co.uk/products/roses/beatrix-potter-a/# the roses.....
They're not delivered until later in the year, but I think in a pretty pot would be nice. Lovely subtle shade of pink too, and I remember Caz mentioning her love of pink...

That's a really lovely idea, count me in. Making me cry again!

Oh God Caz I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you and your DH must be feeling. Sending you lots of love, hugs and prayers.

OK.... practical head on:

1. I've contacted the rose people to see what they can do in terms of (a) pots and (b) providing a card / something to indicate what's coming as the rose wouldn't be despatched until Autumn.
2. I'm wondering if in terms of co-ordinating things it mightn't be good to try and involve someone from Mumsnet HQ to oversee a paypal account or what not --- that way anyone donating can trust that the money is going where intended?

Hope I haven't taken over from your idea babyducky I just thought it made sense to try and see how we could get it to work?

Caz I am so sorry to hear of the passing of beautiful Belle - you're in my thoughts and prayers, sending you and dh lots of love and strength to get through this.

Such thoughtful lovely ladies, please count me in too.

A rose sounds a lovely idea, def a pink pot too!

That's fine pample, I'm crap at organising things anyway!

Mnhq might be a good plan, unless we nominate 1 of us to be in charge of the money, (cherry maybe?)but everyone might not be happy with that.

I think organising it via the FB group sounds like a good plan.

Really lovely idea re a collection & gesture, ducky. I'd been thinking about how to do it too..the virtual support here has been brilliant over the last few months, but I'll admit to being slightly overwhelmed by just how upset I've been on CazEms behalf over the last 24hrs...a few tears, not sleeping and having a heavy heart thinking of her when making the few baby preparations I've managed today...but I've felt a bit helpless to do anything to help when in RL, I could bake or make up some meals or just pop round to give her a hug & listen.

And a Beatrix Potter rose sounds just perfect for Belle. CazEm has been brilliant at articulating her hopes & dreams for Belle - who has been Belle way before most of us referred to our babies as anything other than bump or flump - and I got a strong sense of a happy, much loved & secure femine girl with a love of pink.

CazEm If you're reading...not sure whether it'll be too painful or be a comfort to check in here...i hope you get lots of time with Belle & the opportunity to capture some special memories of her. You're still very much with us and I for one would love to hear all about her if it wasn't too painful.

Practical head on here too:

pample think you're the man unless someone comes along in the next 24 hrs that knows exactly how to set up such a fund securely. And where is cherry anyway..hope to God she's ok too.

We need a delivery address too - anyone a friend on FB and could email someone close to her?

weehector Cherry's on holiday... I've seen some facebook activity and all seems to be well....
Haven't seen Aussie for a while though....
Will see if I can work out an address-finding-method....

Look I am happy to send one of you money...'cuz if you are that desperate enough to steal it..well you clearly need it more than I do...

Autumn would be a nice time to recive a gift I think ... when it is less I don't know close...I am not expressing myself well...

any money left over could be donate to SANDS or someother baby charity

I think some of the ladies on here are not on the fb group though??

I am also more than happy to trust 1 of you with the money, I'm not going to be able to get on here over the weekend, my sister Is getting married so we are away for few days, will check back on Monday.

Take care all & have a nice weekend. Xxx

pample Aussie left a message on here yesterday saying she was just struggling to get on here at the mo.
weehector know exactly what you mean about a heavy heart. It's amazing how an Internet thread can turn into such a wonderful support group.
I think it's a good idea to see if mnhq could help with organisation, they may well have had requests similar before. Although I'd also be happy for one of us to do the collection.

I've emailed MNHQ about overseeing things. I''d be fine with one of us doing it too, but I think this is an avenue well worth exploring as some people wouldn't necessarily be....
Will let you all know when I hear back.

xx

Not on the fb group but happy to send cheque to one of you.

Another one thinking of caz all the time.

Was on the verge of going into hospital last night as had contractions that were painful and lasted hours but eventually died down.
All made me think of caz even more

I keep checking in to see what is happening with the collection. If I miss any news will someone please email me on

l c t w a l t e r s at sky dot com with the details

thank you.

Just a very quick one, as I went back to 3 hours' sleep last night (lots of coughing plus too many thoughts going round my head, including lots about poor Caz) and I'm shattered. But just wanted to say that I love the rose idea, and I'm happy to send a cheque or do whatever.

Hi girls

I think a pink rose is a beautiful idea. In the past when I've seen a thread on Mumsnet organising a collection, a paypal account is used. But how do we get hold of the correct address for caz - I guess this is where we need the help of Mumsnet HQ? Sorry - another one suffering lack of sleep, so I'm only thinking this through properly as I type. weehector sorry - just noticed you asked the same things. doh!

Right, pample let us know if you hear back from Mumsnet HQ. I have a paypal account and quite happy to co-ordinate donations through that if needs be.

Hope everyone has a peaceful day.

You're still in my thoughts and heart caz

I think the rose and pot is a lovely idea with any remaining donations going to SANDS. I'm happy to send a cheque to anyone who is good enough to organise the collection.

Caz if you do log on, please know that you are in the hearts and prayers of all your virtual friends (those who post and those who follow). Take care x x