Women really don't know!

[princess purr]

I go to a few message boards, so I have been posting alot about preeclampsia, it is SHOCKING to see how many women really don't know about the signs!! What can we do to raise awareness??? I'm selling pregnancy and infant loss ribbons on ebay and will be donating the profits once a month, but I feel like I need to do more!
Are there colors for awareness of preeclampsia (like pink for breast cance, blue and pink for infant and pregnancy loss) I could make bracelets and sell them, or key chains. It is just so scary that more then likly the only reason I am here is because I relized that my horrible swelling and decreased urine out put was not normal and when I called my doc he had sense enough to tell me to go to L & D!

Val (25) & Rich (26)
Married: June 20th 2001
Veronica Rosina, 11/25/2004-11/27/2004
Born at 26.5 weeks because of severe preeclampsia (doc says I was on my way to HELLP but not there yet)

[grace04]

Hi Val,

This is a great idea. We are actually looking to do something similar for our fundraiser in November. Perhaps we can work together on that? I will email you with details.



Jaime Nolan (DH Joe)
Parents of Grace Ann
2/22/04-3/2/04 (born @ 27 weeks severe Pre E)

[kdreher]

I agree Val too many women really don't know about pe and alot of pregnancy books talk briefly on the subject. Women shouldn't be scared of what could happen but should be aware of the signs.



Kris (35)
DH, Tom (34)
Connecticut, USA

Tyler 3-9-95 to 3-23-95 (26 wks severe pe/HELLP)
Got a BFP for a 2005 miracle!

tkstevens@sbcglobal.net

[melissam]

I do jewelry too. I think it would be a great idea. So count me in on helping out where I can also.

Melissa
Mom to:
Riley 2/9/2000 born at 37 weeks due to PE
Kelsi 12/30/2004 - 1/1/2005 (13 oz) born at 24 weeks due to Severe PE and Possibly HELLP

[emily kates mom]

What about those bracelets like everyone is wearing now(like the Livestrong ones)? I bet there is a color that isn't taken-- those are really popular! I bet people would buy them! Let me know what I can do to help!



Allison (27)

Mommy to Emily Kate
Born 9/23/03, 3lbs 7.8oz
32.5 weeks
SEVERE PE / HELLP

[princess purr]

Does preeclampsia awareness have a color/colors yet?

Val (25) & Rich (26)
Married: June 20th 2001
Veronica Rosina, 11/25/2004-11/27/2004
Born at 26.5 weeks because of severe preeclampsia (doc says I was on my way to HELLP but not there yet)