Stupid Facebook Status Update

[CT_Michele]

For all of you on facebook that have seen a recent surge of "pregnant" friends, read this blog post! This newest breast cancer awareness "game" does nothing for breast cancer, and is insensitive to people like us who struggle to have a child.

http://theinfertilebird.blogspot.com/20 ... l?spref=fb

[brit1612]

Thanks so much for sharing, I don't think you are being silly in your reaction at all. I'm sure they think they are doing something harmless, but even so, it has nothing to do with breast cancer. Thanks for sharing.

[CT_Michele]

Just to be clear, I did not write that blog post, but I agree with what the author is saying and I think many here would as well. Here is a second one someone else found, that also expresses the frustrations we all face.
http://eggsandsperm.com/2011/09/02/pret ... isnt-cute/

[leorira11]

I agree that it is TOTALLY ridiculous and incredibly insensitive.

Last year, when the 'post your bra color' thing came out - I was shocked. Of course, I get to buy pretty bras in any color I want -- but what color do post-masectomy bras come in? Not many, I'd bet. I thought *that* was insensitive.

This new nonesense with the fake pregnancies is not only offensive to us dealing with infertility/infant loss but ALSO to women dealing with cancer. I have a friend recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She did one ER cycle to freeze some embryos because she will lose her ability to have kids because of the chemo. So the stupid 'fake pregnancy' thing is offensive to CANCER PATIENTS, the exact group of people who they are trying to support.

(btw - come 'friend' me on facebook if you want -- no infertility/loss talk on there, but I like 'meeting' everyone there! My last name is")

[laney]

I am glad to know I am not alone in thinking how insensitive that stupid facebook thing is! i have all but had to stop reading updates on my page between the breast cancer awareness thing and daily updates from all my pregnant friends on how wonderful life is being pregnant.....i know it is a joyful thing for them and they want to share but it makes me want to crawl back in bed and pull the covers over my head.