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ANOTHER SHAREUNION HAS COME AND GONE
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Akeelah's Mommy
Oct 07, 2010 05:34pm (EST)
Because no one on the planet can make me laugh as hard as Julie, Tommie, Jackie and Katie! It's an explosive combination!!!
Because you are truly my peeps.
xoxo
Lauren
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Whosures
Oct 07, 2010 05:58pm (EST)
Ooh, this was an early picture. I was still squatting. 
Too many favorite memories, but for me, you can't imagine how much someone means to you until you meet them in person and share that first hug.
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Angel Love
Oct 07, 2010 05:58pm (EST)
My favorite memory of SU10 was the sound of moms and dads entering a banquet room to see pictures of their children or butterflies to represent those that they don't hold in their arms. The sound of 'Aww...', and the tears that fell were priceless!
We really do love our kids and want what is best!
Tracy
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KHolley
Oct 07, 2010 06:02pm (EST)
I have never felt so understood in any group of people. I am so proud to call you all my friends!
Katie
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Jackie G
Oct 07, 2010 07:01pm (EST)
Guess I should add my favorite memory...
There are so many funny things to talk about but my favorite thing is not actually something that had me laughing my butt off like the rest of them.
My favorite thing was watching someone get emotional and how a bunch of people would automatically hold their hand, give them a hug, rub their back. Just to show that they get it and they care.
And to repeat the quote Julie used in the Remembrance Ceremony Video:
"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up."
— John Holmes
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kristina preemie mom former ICU RN
Oct 07, 2010 07:34pm (EST)
It was a great weekend. I am so glad I went. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible.
My favorite quote of the weekend is , "Here in the south, you can say anything about someone, as long as you follow it up with, bless her heart."
I can't wait until next year!
Kristina
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Kathryn:Mom&NICU Nurse
Oct 07, 2010 07:44pm (EST)
When it comes down to it, there are in words that can describe how wonderful it is to sit in a room of people who jus get it. No matter if their NICU stay was 3 days or 3 months all of our hopes and dreams of a perfect birth were shattter instantantly. It is so great to have such a suppotive group of people that understand that.
Love always Kathryn
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Kathryn:Mom&NICU Nurse
Oct 07, 2010 07:45pm (EST)
ps My head us cut off
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Donna S
Oct 07, 2010 07:56pm (EST)
My favorite part is coming back after missing last year and feeling like I hadn't missed a beat. This is such an amazing group of people. Share has given me my best friends. Seeing them in person is icing.
D
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imani'smom
Oct 07, 2010 08:07pm (EST)
My favorite part was (just like Tracy): the remembrance ceremony with everyone walking around looking at their child's picture and the butterflies..
I am so glad I made it this year and was able to meet everyone...
Cathy
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Dgraces Mom
Oct 07, 2010 09:08pm (EST)
My favorite part was the remembrance ceremony. It's just so darn powerful, but hanging out with Dr. Berns on Friday evening is quickly becoming one of my favorite activities as well. It's hard to believe that it will be another year before we will all be together again 
Yolonda
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TripletMommy06
Oct 07, 2010 10:35pm (EST)
I love being around people who have walked in my shoes and can offer me advice on the things I am going through. I loved meeting all the new friends and hanging out with the old ones. I am so thankful to have found a place I can call home and bee understood and not have to find my loss. The hugs are a bonus!
Dawn
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Sheriff
Oct 08, 2010 01:41am (EST)
As always, Share proved to be super fun & super inspiring. It is amazing to be amongst a group of women & men who "just get it." I look forward to DC!
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mrsmaxson
Oct 08, 2010 12:26pm (EST)
I was really nervous to go to SU, but I am so glad I did. It really was a homecoming. My favorite part is that I finally started to understand the new normal we all keep talking about. At SU it is normal to talk about pregnancies that ended in heartbreak, babies who are not in our arms, and struggles that seem like old-news to those who haven't lived them. I felt like a mom for the first time, really, being able to share pregnancy and delivery stories with others who share my experiences. The weekend was very healing for me. I wish I were going to see you all this weekend, too! And the one after that and the next one...
Shannon
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stacyat
Oct 08, 2010 10:48pm (EST)
I think my favorite thing about Share is just feeling like it was a homecoming walking into the lobby. Getting to finally meet all the wonderful women who have supported me over the past ten months, and feeling like I was finally somewhere that people just got where I'm coming from and what I've been through.
Stacy
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Madisons mom
Oct 09, 2010 01:30am (EST)
My favorite memory of SU this year was the remembrance ceremony when Tracy read the second part of the Holland poem. So true...its been 5 years now I landed in Holland and although it may not have been in my flight plan...it has brought me to an amazing group of women and men I may not have met otherwise. Our Holland has taught me so much over the past 5 years. You have taught me to be stronger than I thought I was. Speak up LOUD when I need to advocate for my daughter & it has most of all taught me how truly blessed I am every day. I have witnessed a miracle in my peanut. I will never take a single breathe of hers for granted.
To all of you I love you ALL more than you can ever know. You will forever be in my heart and I take all the kind words of encouragement and your friendships with me every day on our strolls around Holland.
xoxo
Jessica
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lvazquez
Oct 09, 2010 06:00am (EST)
It was my first of many Share Unions. It truly was one of the best weekends of my life! To be around those who "get it" and to let those tears flow was very healing for me. Everyone was so warm and welcoming. I treasure all of the conversations had and all of the friendships made. The remembrance ceremony was wonderfully orchestrated and the video spoke volumes. Yes, "how fragile we are" and while I hope that fewer families experience a premature birth or a loss, there is a place for you and it's Share. It's only been a week since I matched faces to names, but I miss you already and look forward to next year's conference.
Lindsay
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NathansMom13
Oct 10, 2010 12:50pm (EST)
My favorite part of SU was just hanging out with everyone on Friday and Saturday nights. It is so nice to be around all these other great Mom's and Dad's who get it. It was, as always, an amazing weekend that I wouldn't have traded for the world.
Laura
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Karri
Oct 12, 2010 03:48am (EST)
My favorite part about Share and SU is being able to remove my painted on smile and feel what I need to feel without explanation.
Can I add I quite enjoyed Tracy's stand-up routine as well. Bless her heart!
-Karri
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*fingers crossed*
Oct 14, 2010 12:41pm (EST)
My favorite part about the SU was just being around other people who understand. Reliving our pregnancy stories with people who can totally relate. Friday night- letting down our hair- Aimee and her heels (and our walk to the Mexican resturant ) Everything was better than I imagined. Who would have thought that I'd fly to a state where I didn't know anyone, and leave with a ton of friends (who feel like family)? I definately want to go again...and again... and again!! Thanks to everyone who made it so enjoyable!!
*Julie*
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Judi Gooding
Oct 18, 2010 06:55pm (EST)
My favorite part -- YOU. How lucky am I to work at the March of Dimes and be allowed to know -- really know -- you, your baby, your child, your story? I go to the ShareUnion and the ENTIRE TIME, I am thinking, "They call this WORK??"
For me SU is the very best representation of the March of Dimes -- volunteers supporting each other and many, many other families!
It was great to be there, to see you all, to make more plans for Share and to start thinking about next year!
And thank you, thank you to Jackie and Tracy for your powerful partnership -- you are a terrific team of two!
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Kathryn:Mom&NICU Nurse
Oct 19, 2010 08:14pm (EST)
ok i think i was drunk when i wroye my post
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