-My 2 Boys-
- Aug 22, 2007 11:17 am
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A mirco-preemie and his BRO.... |
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PA (Hershey)
I was just wondering if there was any familes out there in the area on share that were from the area or around in the near the area or in lancaster area. 
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pj'smom (Aug 28, 2007 8:41 pm)
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pj'smom
- Aug 28, 2007 8:41 pm
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Replying to:
-My 2 Boys- (Aug 22, 2007 11:17 am)
PA (Hershey): I was just wondering if there was any familes out there in the area on share that were...
Re: PA (Hershey)
I am not from the Hershey area..I live just north of Philadelphia in Bucks County. I know the MofD at the Lancaster office and they are awesome though. There doesn't seem to be very many PA people on here...I would love to see more!!
Talk to you soon-
Melissa
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pj'smom
- Aug 31, 2007 3:55 pm
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I had met some great moms this past week from the Pittsburgh area who assured me that they will check this PA folder? So where are you ladies???
Melissa
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-My 2 Boys-
- Sep 4, 2007 7:58 pm
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A mirco-preemie and his BRO.... |
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We are near the hershey medical center, that's where my son was for his NICU stay and we stayed at the mcdonald house there during all of it. You don't see alot of pa people hear, but we also did the walk in april in lancaster. Nice to hopefully meet some pa moms.
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esgf
- Sep 25, 2007 1:00 pm
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Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05) |
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In Pittsburgh
Hi
I am in here in Pittsburgh and feel woefully out of touch. Is there a mailing list I can get on or meetings I can go to. My daughter (29 weeks) is now 21/2 and would like to connect with others and hopefully volunteer. As with everyone our time is not abundant but we had a great stay at Magee and would like to know how to help. Maybe with the Walk or Prematurity Awareness month?
Thanks.
Ellen
gawalte@duq.edu
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Andrea Clark (Oct 5, 2007 4:12 am)
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pj'smom
- Sep 25, 2007 3:56 pm
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Ellen-
Have you been in touch with your local office there in Pittsburgh. I was there a few weeks ago to talk to some NICU families and there are some wonderful Moms that are volunteering. The staff in Pittsburgh is AMAZING. Call Kelley Malcolm at the Pittsburgh office and tell her you are interested in volunteering. She will steer you in the right direction. I know that I met a few other moms who also were at Magee. I am pretty sure that they are doing a Day of Gratitude there at Magee in November that you may be able to get involved with. Tell them Melissa from Philly said HELLO!!
Here is the chapter information
Western Pennsylvania Division
Address: 650 Smithfield Street, Suite 1180 Center City Tower
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-3907
Phone: (412) 391-3193
Fax: (412) 642-9257
Hope it goes well--
Melissa Z
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Andrea Clark
- Oct 5, 2007 4:12 am
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Replying to:
esgf (Sep 25, 2007 1:00 pm)
In Pittsburgh: Hi
I am in here in Pittsburgh and feel woefully out of touch. Is there a mailing...
Re: In Pittsburgh
I, too, am mommy to a 29-weeker now 2 1/2. I'm in Williamsport (North-central PA). I haven't been on the site in some time. My daughter was born at Geisinger Medical Center/Janet Weis Children's Hospital and spent 40 days in the NICU. The hospital now has a MOD employee working in the NICU as a Family Support specialist. Last summer they implemented a Family Support committee made up of NICU staff (doctors, nurses, social workers, etc), parents of NICU grads, and personnel from area agencies such as Early Intervention. It's the only such program in the state. I, too, was anxious to do something to volunteer with the MOD and eagerly accepted the invitation to join the committee. We are doing great work for families with infants in the NICU. I feel like I am actually doing something that makes a difference. We met today in fact. We will be holding our first "Light a Little Star" event at the hospital next month (see lightalittlestar.org). We're in Danville, PA if you want to check out the link. Our event will be a mini-fundraiser and a NICU reunion event for babies discharged from the NICU in 2006. We were in 2005, but we'll be there since I'm on the committee. I'm looking forward to it. There are only a handful of these events in the country - I believe only 2 in PA. Maybe you could put-together an event like this in your area.
Andrea
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pj'smom
- Oct 5, 2007 12:43 pm
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Andrea-
That is wonderful that you are involved in NICU family support. I am involved with the MOD Chapter here in PA. I live just north of Philadelphia in Bucks County. We actually hosted the other Light a Little Star here!! It is such a cool event.
My husband was in Williamsport on business recently working the Little League World Series!!
Please let me know how the event goes..post some pcictures of it!
Melissa
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neurobio
- Oct 22, 2007 5:00 pm
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Blog: Annabelle's Story: Growing Strong |
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Replying to:
pj'smom (Aug 17, 2007 1:52 am)
Looking for some PA families: Hello Everyone-
This folder isn't getting any messages so I thought that I would put...
Re: Looking for some PA families
I was so excited to find this folder. Melissa, I somehow missed catching up with you at Share Union. I live in Lititz, PA, just north of Lancaster. My family relocated here from CT earlier this year. We're in an apartment while we're house-hunting, and we'll most likely end up somewhere outside of Philly within a year or so - maybe around Exton/West Chester, depending on what we find.
So the Lancaster office has some things going on? Yay! I can't wait to get involved. I'm going to try to get in touch with them and see what sorts of things they need volunteers for.
-Amanda (neurobio/Annabelle's story)
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pj'smom (Oct 22, 2007 6:02 pm)
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pj'smom
- Oct 22, 2007 6:02 pm
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Replying to:
neurobio (Oct 22, 2007 5:00 pm)
Re: Looking for some PA families: I was so excited to find this folder. Melissa, I somehow missed catching...
Re: Looking for some PA families
Amanda-
How exactly did I miss you?? I was so busy crying and laughing that I seemed to lose track.
I do not know where Lititz is located but I put in a few calls this morning and figured out who your staff would be. I do not know these people personally but I hear from a good source that they are wonderful.
But if you move to the West Chester area then..you will be in my division!! whoo hoo. I hope that you are able to walk there with us!
I would be happy to email this information to you.
Melissa
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Alyssa32307
- Nov 8, 2007 8:47 pm
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Replying to:
pj'smom (Aug 17, 2007 1:52 am)
Looking for some PA families: Hello Everyone-
This folder isn't getting any messages so I thought that I would put...
Re: Looking for some PA families
I'm in Pa. About an hour and a half outside of Philly.
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pj'smom (Nov 10, 2007 8:47 pm)
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pj'smom
- Nov 10, 2007 8:47 pm
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Replying to:
Alyssa32307 (Nov 8, 2007 8:47 pm)
Re: Looking for some PA families: I'm in Pa. About an hour and a half outside of Philly.
Re: Looking for some PA families
An hour and half?? which way? I live north of the city. Are you involved with your chapter? I work closely with the office in the King of Prussia area. They seem to owrk with so many areas though that they are all over the place.
I am so happy to see PA getting some action in this folder!! whoo hoo
Melissa
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lvmypreemies26
- Jan 16, 2008 7:31 pm
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Melissa Zavorski
- Jan 21, 2008 11:41 pm
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Replying to:
lvmypreemies26 (Jan 16, 2008 7:31 pm)
pj'smom: Hey I live in Bucks county PA also. Where abouts are you? I'm in lower bucks, fairless...
Re: pj'smom
Hello-
It is PJ's mom just under a different name now. You should be walking in the same walk site at my Team...Team PJ. It is wonderful site to walk at and this year they have planned some amazing things. Bob who runs the Walk at the community college is great.
If you need help getting involved please let me know. I would love to hear from you.
Melissa
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lvmypreemies26 (Jan 30, 2008 7:30 pm)
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firechick0614
- Jan 24, 2008 11:46 pm
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Hi I am Linda...mom to Olivia born at 28 weeks, April 15, 2007....2lbs 2oz at Geisinger Danville, PA. I am wondering if there are any moms in NEPA that would like to start a preemie group, just some support for everyone, online support is great but nice to actually see the progress of these little miracles!!!
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lvmypreemies26
- Jan 30, 2008 7:30 pm
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Replying to:
Melissa Zavorski (Jan 21, 2008 11:41 pm)
Re: pj'smom: Hello-
It is PJ's mom just under a different name now. You should be walking in the...
Re: pj'smom
Sorry to take forever to reply. I've been sick and so has my 2 year old. Our first bout of Croup, It's been awful! He's finally doing better. I would love to help....my time is limited though. I babysit, have a 2 year old, work 1 night a week, and I am in school. Every time I write it out like that I feel like I do too much. Anyway...we'll be at the walk and I have started a family team. Jacob/Jaidon is our team name. My two year old is Jacob and Jaidon is the name we chose for the baby we lost in December. Anyway. Maybe I'll see you at the walk, I hope the turn out is as good as last year. There were a lot of people there.
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Max's Mommy
- Sep 11, 2008 8:06 pm
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Where is everyone?
Hi there,
I'm fairly new here, and recently lost my son. I have spent lots of time here, and am interested in meeting some people face to face... anyone in the Philly area?
Raelynda
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Melissa Zavorski
- Sep 12, 2008 6:37 pm
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Raelynda-
Hello and welcome to Shareland. I am sorry to hear about your loss. Share is amazing place to let your hair down and enjoy the people who have walked that mile in your shoes. I am sorry to say that there is not much traffic here in the PA folder(I check it out regularly). I currently live in the Philadelphia area and I work for the MOD with the Family Teams. I would be happy to put you in touch with local families but you will certainly be able to use Share to connect with people all over the country.
Melissa
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Max's Mommy
- Sep 13, 2008 11:34 pm
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Thanks for the response
Hi Melissa,
I would love to connect with some local families and even do some volunteering. I certainly love it here at SHARE, but would like to get involved with a local support network as well. Please feel free to e-mail me at raelyndat@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Rae
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mommyof26weeker
- Dec 19, 2008 2:11 am
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newbie here...
Hi,
I just got on this site and was trying to get more involved with MOD. I have always donated to MOD but now it is personal! I am the proud mommy of a 26 weeker. Parker was born Aug. 23, 2008. He is doing AMAZING and I know it's because of God and the amazing staff at Lehigh Valley Hospital NICU. I would LOVE to be more involved then just writing a check...can anyone help or give suggestions?
Mere
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lvmypreemies26
- Feb 16, 2009 12:11 am
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My miracle
I haven't been on here in forever. I am the proud mommy of a 29 weeker. Haley spent amazingly only 5 weeks in the NICU which seemed like forever when she was in there. I am thankful that she is home and hope that I can help anyone else who might be going through the tough experience of having a baby in the NICU. We loved the nurses and staff in the NICU. They made it so much easier for us. I'm attaching some early pictures and some more recent ones.
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logmooselodge
- Jun 18, 2009 5:16 pm
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Re: Anyone in Western/Central PA?
I am in Central PA just north of Harrisburg.
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logmooselodge
- Jun 18, 2009 5:21 pm
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Anyone looking for house to share?
I am new on here and want to learn more about this site. How does it work?
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aleeyas mom
- Jul 24, 2009 12:03 am
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new
am new on here and like to say hi 
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Viola
- Oct 21, 2010 7:00 pm
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Hello, I am a fairly new preemie mom to Janalee a 30-weeker born at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, PA. She just turned 1 year old on October. 16, 2010. We are Preeclampsia/HELLP survivors. I have been trying to find a support group in my area. I would like input from anyone who know's of one or could give me info. about how to get one started. Even though it has been a year the shock has not worn off and I think it helps to talk with other people that have experienced the same.
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-Sabrina-
- Nov 17, 2010 11:40 pm
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Whooo! Our Community Director gave us our March for Babies date for 2011 today! Northeastern Pa will be walking in Troy, Pa on May 14th 2011.
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liz loschinskey
- Feb 22, 2012 5:56 pm
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Pittsburgh, are you ready to WALK?!?!?
Better yet, Beaver County...Are you ready to walk??
Hope to see you at both walks! Pittsburgh- June 10, 2012 and Beaver April 29, 2012!
Be there or be square!
Love and Light,
Liz
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liz loschinskey
- Apr 20, 2012 4:53 am
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West penn division, we have a meeting at the office on April 25th at 7the pm.
Any questions email me!
Hope to see you there!
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jlhnatkovich
- Jul 12, 2012 2:56 pm
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Hello - New Here.
My first baby was born still 8 weeks ago. Looking for people to share and communicate with in the Pittsburgh area.
-Jodie
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liz loschinskey
- Jul 13, 2012 3:50 am
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Hi Jodie! Welcome to Share!
Hey, I'm in the Pittsburgh area, out by Cranberry. I too, lost my first born. If you ever want to get together or meet people I will be more than willing to get you the support you need. Whether it be through our local West Penn division of the MOD or local support in or around the city.
I personally do alot through the West Penn hospital system. My daughter was born at AGH in 2009. My son, at Magee back in 2003.
I have family in the south hills and would be willing to travel to do lunch or coffee.
If you are interested or you just need contacts for supports groups or even social workers, I can help with that, too!
Email me if you'd like,
lizloschinskey@gmail.com
Love and Light,
Liz
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