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Tasha
Sat Feb-24-07 11:36 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1189 posts
#258377, "Munchausen by Internet???"
Is it ever Ok to call someone out? For those that don’t know Munchausen by Internet is a term given to people who make up illness, abuse and dramatic stories for attention on internet support groups. We have had our fair share of made up stories here so I am asking here. If you suspect someone with their increasingly more dramatic stories that just don’t seem to add up when or do you call them out? Or should you? Doing reading on the subject the ‘experts’ say confronting is the best for the long term good of the group. Though it usually does cause hurt feelings and anger in the short term. So if ignoring is only causing more frequent dramas would you ever agree with calling someone out?
Tasha
Julia, Megan & Alex 7/00 at 30 weeks
Abby 12/02
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RE: Munchausen by Internet???, Lori_Ann, Feb 24th 2007, #1
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RE: Munchausen by Internet???, foreveramom, Feb 25th 2007, #3
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RE: Munchausen by Internet???, Tasha, Feb 25th 2007, #11
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RE: Munchausen by Internet???, Jan77, Feb 25th 2007, #20
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Lori_Ann
Sat Feb-24-07 11:40 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
500 posts
#258378, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
I had been wondering the same thing recently. I will be curious to see what others say.
Lori
Mommy to ggg born at 29 weeks, 5 days on 1-30-01
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MSTAR
Sun Feb-25-07 12:11 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
774 posts
#258385, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Tasha,
Let's call them out and then decide!!!
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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foreveramom
Sun Feb-25-07 12:17 AM
Member since Jan 30th 2006
622 posts
#258386, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 2
I think it's about time. My mind's been drawn to wonder.
Lesa
Mom to: Kristi - 20, USAF, wife & mom **Kevin - 18, a Chemical Engineering Honor Student at USF **Kelli - 16, Principal's Honor Roll student **Angus - 4, beautiful redhead **Ruca, Nadia, Max - 2, GGB triplets www.angusandthetriplets.com
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MSTAR
Sun Feb-25-07 12:26 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
774 posts
#258389, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 3
Are we all thinking of the same person? This is like a mystery novel! Can you guys tell I've been alone with the kids for 8 days? I'm hoping you or someone (or me) creates drama just to entertain me!
Okay so let's do hints and clues. Does the first letter have two humps like the Golden Arches? I'm I cold or warm?
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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tripletots98
Sun Feb-25-07 12:33 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1101 posts
#258391, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 5
ROFLMAO....You're good
Amy~
Paige, Austin & Hailee - 8yrs
10/29/98 34w1d
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Tasha
Sun Feb-25-07 12:38 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1189 posts
#258393, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 5
CYE.
Tasha
Julia, Megan & Alex 7/00 at 30 weeks
Abby 12/02
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tripletots98
Sun Feb-25-07 12:41 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1101 posts
#258394, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 8
???...CYE???
Amy~
Paige, Austin & Hailee - 8yrs
10/29/98 34w1d
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MSTAR
Sun Feb-25-07 12:41 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
774 posts
#258395, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 8
Sun Feb-25-07 12:43 AM by MSTAR
Does CYE mean momtotreasures because I'm tired and need to go to bed. Or is there someone else on here with even more dramatic and farfetched stories on a daily basis?
Shall we do an intervention? By internet??? LOL!!!!
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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Tasha
Sun Feb-25-07 12:42 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1189 posts
#258396, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 10
CYE is see your email. But yeah we are on the same track.
Tasha
Julia, Megan & Alex 7/00 at 30 weeks
Abby 12/02
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tripletots98
Sun Feb-25-07 12:25 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1101 posts
#258388, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
**Brilliant** It doesn't take much for us 'TC Old Timers' to spot the red flags! You're right on target Tasha! I hope help is available...
Amy~
Paige, Austin & Hailee - 8yrs
10/29/98 34w1d
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MSTAR
Sun Feb-25-07 12:31 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
774 posts
#258390, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Okay screw it. I can't stand the suspense and it's only been two minutes. Are we talking about momtotreasures?
(Here goes the drama!)
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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Suzan33
Sun Feb-25-07 01:09 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
675 posts
#258399, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Are her posts gone already? I can't seem to find anyone by that name. I LOVE drama!!!!
Suzan
g/g/b August 21, 2005
my miracle 24 weekers!!!!
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julie123
Sun Feb-25-07 01:18 AM
Member since Jun 13th 2006
418 posts
#258403, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 12
It's momoftreastures, there's a post from her about 3/4 of the way down this main page.
My mom and I have often wondered the same thing, bantering back and fourth about the rediculious and quite farfetched stories.
The thing is, what do we do now? Does she really have triplets? Is she really this unfortunate to have all these problems? (I know I have weeks where it seems like something goes wrong on a daily basis) or is it all made up. Do we help, or ask it to stop? Do the moderators have input in the outcome?
I know I personally don't appreciate the drama, I feel like it takes away from some really serious issues/questions that are urgently posted. However, I know I do use this site to vent, as do many others, and I don't think that should change.
I've wanted to call her on it before, but not sure what the point would be. I mean, are we asking her to prove herself, to prove her stories. Or are we asking her to stop posting about all these negative things EVERY DAY?
Julie wife to Mark and mom to
Tristan Declan 4lbs 3oz
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tripplefun
Sun Feb-25-07 01:25 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
733 posts
#258404, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 15
She does have triplets, at least she has posted pics of them.
If I had that much drama, negative at that Id be locked up by now, in a straight jacket that is.
I do not think she is fake. She posts about every single thing that goes on at her house, there simply is not enough time in one day to post every single problem in a day and take care of kids with a husband in another state, study for full time classes, not to mention cooking, cleaning, spending time with the kids.
However that is just my lil ole opinion.
Sandy, mom to
Matt just turned 18, It cant be, my baby cannot be 18 already!
We just had a birthday
Sydney 7
Morgan 7
Cade 7
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kunster
Sun Feb-25-07 01:17 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
371 posts
#258401, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
WORD Tasha! I just hope that most people here are smart enough to remember that this is the internet....you can be who you want to be and have the life that you want to have. If you want attention, you can get it!! The only way to stop it is to ignore it.
Laura M. - Chicagoland
mommy to miracles
Hannah, Sarah and Emma
4/21/00 --- 28w5d
"Many children, many cares; no children, no felicity." -Christian Nevell
Bovee
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tripplefun
Sun Feb-25-07 01:17 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
733 posts
#258402, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Yes!!! Im not crazy!
whew
Just never knew there was an actual name for it.
Sandy, mom to
Matt just turned 18, It cant be, my baby cannot be 18 already!
We just had a birthday
Sydney 7
Morgan 7
Cade 7
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tripletots98
Sun Feb-25-07 01:36 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1101 posts
#258407, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 14
It is sad to add more 'drama' to a TC member then they obviously already have. But, I think the problems run much deeper for this (these) members. I hope they have some 'real-life' friends that can offer the help & support they need. Maybe then, using TC as an outlet for EVERYTHING else will cease & we can get back some of the more important things...like, oh I don't know say...getting through a HIGH RISK pregnancy or having fragile preemies in the NICU, dealing with developmental delays, potty training or just plain ole surviving 24 hours as a HOM parent!
Just my view on the topic...while the thread is still alive, lol!
Amy~
Paige, Austin & Hailee - 8yrs
10/29/98 34w1d
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angeliagg
Sun Feb-25-07 01:32 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
631 posts
#258406, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
I'm glad someone has mentioned this because the neverending supply of CRAZY, drama-filled stuff just bugs me. I'm just glad I'm not the only one feeling the same way.
GBB born Dec 27, 2005 at 31w4d
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Suzan33
Sun Feb-25-07 01:50 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
675 posts
#258409, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 17
OK. On an earlier post someone wrote "momtotreasures" not "momoftreasures". That one I could find but not the first one. I think I just figured she was someone with A LOT of bad luck!!!
Suzan
g/g/b August 21, 2005
my miracle 24 weekers!!!!
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Jan77
Sun Feb-25-07 03:06 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
244 posts
#258413, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
If you are concerned about a possible faker on this site, you should contact TiffanyRay. She is really good with the detective work. It would be a shame to call someone out publicly and then be wrong.
Jana
GBG Born August 5, 2005
31 Weeks
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Jen.
Sun Feb-25-07 09:14 AM
Member since Sep 28th 2005
107 posts
#258426, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 20
For what it's worth...There are several people that have been talking with TiffaniRay about this for a few weeks now, she is fully aware of the situation and has been looking into it. She was given the heads up about this post before it was made and did not object to it.
Jen
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Jen.
Sun Feb-25-07 09:03 AM
Member since Sep 28th 2005
107 posts
#258425, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Oh Tasha...have I mentioned how much I *heart* you? You get the courage badge today my friend.
I think not only were we all thinking it, but we all knew that everyone else was thinking it too. It just took someone with the guts to finally say it publicly.
Here's my take...I think she is real. I think she really has triplets, I think her husband really works away from home and, unfortunately, I think she really is in nursing school. (As a nursing student myself it frightens me that someone who cannot complete a single sentence without spelling and grammar errors, and uses UGH with all the frequency of punctuation could be in charge of patient’s lives)
If she were a fake TiffaniRay and Kunster would have outted her by now. She has posted pictures of herself and her children, she hasn't been short on details about her name (first and last) her location and other details that fakers are usually reluctant to give.
We aren't dealing with a faker here, we are dealing with exactly what Tasha said...Munchausen by Internet. In other words...a person with a real life that manufactures or exaggerates tragedies and enjoys the attention she receives from all of the drama. It’s interesting to note that most people have been ignoring her for a long time now. It’s also interesting to note that she seems oblivious to those social cues and keeps on posting with the same and even increasing frequency. She is posting for sympathy, unfortunately she doesn’t seem to realize that the more she has posted the less sympathy she gets. As a member of an online community you have to learn to “pick your dramas”…kwim?
Is anyone else surprised at how long this thread has been up without getting anyone flamed???? That's a TC first!
Jen
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Sunshinebabies3
Sun Feb-25-07 09:28 AM
Member since Jan 28th 2006
571 posts
#258430, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 21
interesting. Honestly. I never noticed, but now you have my attention.
I think the stuff you are describing is a lot like the person you meet in an elevator who suddenly tells you that they are fat b/c their husband ran off with a 20 year old hussy while she (woman in elevator) was in labor with their 8th child. Some people as pp mentioned just dont get social cues that say TOO MUCH INFORMATION!
Asomeone else mentioned, there is a payoff for these people somehow and maybe it is the attention/sympathy. But I think those people are sad. There is clearly something wrong. I think ignoring is better than outting a person who is clearly emotionally unstable from the start. IF the posts drain you, then don't read them.
As for the nursing student with poor grammar...I think that was a low blow. My best friend grew up in Big Rock TN (seriously) and was always talking like a HICK & mixing up her cliches, but she graduted valedictorian and ended up is a L & D nurse in Phoenix at Good Sam. She works with the Big Dogs that deliver multiples. I assure you, she is great at what she does. They wouldn't use her if she weren't. My point is, while poor grammar may be an annoyance, it doesn't necessarily indicate intelligence or competance.
If TC intends to call people out on overdramatizing, I hope we can be kind enough to offer some suggested materials for support rather than offering character assasination & embarassment for people who clearly have problems to begin with. I understand the point of this thread, and agree with the intentions. I just have to admit that it makes me feel like I'm back in Middle school and the popular girls have just picked a new target for the week. Let's not do that.
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Jen.
Sun Feb-25-07 10:04 AM
Member since Sep 28th 2005
107 posts
#258444, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 24
I definitely see your point about being cautious and I think generally speaking TC tends to give the benefit of the doubt. But what some may not realize is that this person has been around not for weeks or months - but several years. At some point it has to be called to light. There are those that catch on and begin to ignore it, but as you know there are new people joining every day that get sucked into the drama because they aren't aware of the problem. Ignore it if you choose, but there are those that would rather find a resolution for the sake of long term peace.
I am sorry you were offended about my comments about someone in the nursing profession but I have to stand by them. Having a particular accent or mixing up cliches doesn't mean your friend is a poor communicator. Generally speaking poor grammar and spelling generally does correlate with intelligence. I am aware that we are all a little relaxed about our typing in online communities...but when I have to read something repeatedly and STILL don't know what the person is saying, well, like I said before, it's a little frightening. Spelling and clear communication is SO important in any healthcare setting.
Jen
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Sunshinebabies3
Sun Feb-25-07 10:56 AM
Member since Jan 28th 2006
571 posts
#258456, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 26
Jen,
Hey. I wasnt offended by the grammar thing. We just disagree.
I understand that this drama has gone on for a long time and it is unfortunate. We agree about that. We just disagree about how to handle it.
No hard feelings or anything. Just offering a different opinion.
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Jan77
Sun Feb-25-07 11:38 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
244 posts
#258462, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 24
I completely agree. Definitely feels like middle school. If she is legit and has triplets than she deserves to come to this board to vent just like the rest of us. If it bothers anyone then they should ignore her posts. If she is coming here for sympathy, what a better place to come. Honestly I see a lot of posts where people just need some sympathy and I don't have a problem with it.
Jana
GBG Born August 5, 2005
31 Weeks
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Tasha
Sun Feb-25-07 12:43 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1189 posts
#258489, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 21
Jen thank you. As I have said before I don’t think she is a “faker” in that she is faking having triplets. I do think she needs some help. But as you said since she does have triplets that would tie Tiffani’s hands. I know several people have emailed her with concerns about this woman but there isn’t much she can do. Though she didn’t know I was going to be posting this post. I was just checking the temperature of the board.
But since I am not the only one and it came out quickly I will share why I posted my question. I am some fears now that the dramas are revolving more and more around abuse. I spent less than an hour searching her posts from the last 6-7 months. I just did a random sampling of posts started by her. The number of dramas were unreal. Some of them may very well be true, but if all of them are true then some serious life review is in order. Patterns started to emerge in that things were happening in such frequency to her and those around her you could give them subcategories. Abuse (family and friends), medical malpractice/lab errors/incompetent doctors, pregnancy scares because of the inability to correctly use a HPT correctly, job scares, housing, people out to get us because we have triplets, and Illness. Then the illness you could subcategories. There are a significant number of times when it is “touch and go” or “they are mentioning things like RARE cancer” then the next day things are all better.
I normally agree that ignoring is the best things to do, and I have done that for the years she has been here. But now all 4 of her kids have been abused by schools and daycare. Her triplets were abused by their preschool then on the first day at the new day care then her daughter molested. All in the span of a few weeks. But she deleted the molestation post (which was posted the same day as another TC member posting about a family member being molested) and seemed more upset that her husbands company was treating a family with “natural” triplets better than her. Which got several long winded upset posts during all this other drama. I’m sorry if my kids were suffering that much I wouldn’t have the mental capacity to care that another family was getting more stuff than I got when my kids were born.
I know I am coming across as cold and heartless now. Bit after reading doing a search and reading through drama after drama after drama (which are not just sick kids and being home alone with them) I am emotional drained. So I will accept being called cold an heartless now. I just wanted say I did not ask my questions because she was sick again. It goes much much deeper and took a lot for me to say something.
Tasha
Julia, Megan & Alex 7/00 at 30 weeks
Abby 12/02
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tulip
Sun Feb-25-07 01:33 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
5882 posts
#258510, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 45
Because I noted the same trend as you, I performed a similar search of our archives as you, only I went back a couple of years. I did this quite a while ago, and yes, the trend is alarming in it's progression from "simple" complications of life (housing problems, moving from state to state) to truly frightening instances of child abuse. That is what concerns me, that the progression has moved into the realm of child abuse. It also truly frightens me that someone with so many problems of these extremes is getting close to being allowed to work in the healthcare industry.
I wish that we could, as a community of caring triplet moms, reach out to "one of us", so to speak, and find a way to compassionately help Amy. If these things are actually happening, if her life is truly that much out of control, if her children are actually in as much day to day danger as she makes out, then surely there is some way for her to receive assistance of some kind. Could be through a church, or a MOMS group, or perhaps some kind of state or federal respite program.
If this is a simple case of MBI, I pray that Amy can find help before it progressions to MBP. I pray, I really do, that her children are not truly being harmed & molested the way she describes. And if they are, then I pray that Amy gets help for her family. If there were only some way for us to reach out to her and help her get help, before it's too late. If all Amy tells us is true, she is a desperate woman in a desperate, no-win situation. As fellow women & mothers, we should not turn our backs on her. We have the collective power to help her, don't we? If all she tells us is true, or if even 90% of it is true, and we shun her, and then one of her children is kidnapped or dies (which seem to be the only things left to happen) because she's too ashamed or proud to ask for help... Well, I know that I would not be able to sleep easy for a very long time.
If all or part of what Amy says is true, then it's clear she's been living in terrible conditions for so long she is numb to it. She doesn't see her situation clearly anymore. She needs help. Maybe she needs our help.
Tulip & The Three Amigos
GBG born at 35w5d on December 31, 2002 - Happy New Year's Eve!!!
YES! You *can* breastfeed triplets!!!
I am a Velveteen Rabbit, and the birth, love, kisses & magic that are my children has made me Real.
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jostach
Sun Feb-25-07 09:18 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
928 posts
#258427, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
THANK YOU, I have suspected for a long time, but since I feel I am not in the click here, was afraid to say something.
Jennifer
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tripplefun
Sun Feb-25-07 12:54 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
733 posts
#258493, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 23
LOL @ the "click" thing. Im glad im not the only one who feels that way. It is so wierd that the clicks are here on the main board but we don't have that problem on the vets board. I have never been in the click or part of the TC police however that has never stopped me from posting.
Post away Jennifer, do not be afraid to post about anything, that is what this place is for, regardless how you feel.
However I do have to say that even though I still feel the clicks are here, it has gotten better. I try to reply to the new mom posts but that was 7 years ago and alot of the first year is one big blur.
Some members here have very strong opinions which is fine, actually I am one of them, some people do not like that and shy away from posting but like others have said it is hard sometimes to write a post with words to make it understandable and not harsh or rude.
Sandy, mom to
Matt just turned 18, It cant be, my baby cannot be 18 already!
We just had a birthday
Sydney 7
Morgan 7
Cade 7
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tripletots98
Sun Feb-25-07 12:57 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1101 posts
#258494, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 49
Hey Sandy...you know you're my "CLick Mate", lol!!!!
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tripplefun
Sun Feb-25-07 02:03 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
733 posts
#258527, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 50
check mate!!!!
Sandy, mom to
Matt just turned 18, It cant be, my baby cannot be 18 already!
We just had a birthday
Sydney 7
Morgan 7
Cade 7
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MSTAR
Sun Feb-25-07 09:43 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
774 posts
#258436, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
I don't think she's fake. I think she's 100 percent real. I think she could have Munchuasen By Proxy in REAL LIFE! It's actually scary that her DH is gone all the time. It's also quite disturbing to me that a person who makes up medical problems for attention is in nursing school. I just can't believe that all the Gods have conspired against this one person to create every imaginable injustice. If she doesn't have MBH, then she has the "victim syndrome". It's all very sad. I've thought it was sad for over a year.
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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tripletots98
Sun Feb-25-07 01:00 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1101 posts
#258497, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 25
I have to agree with you Michele. It is very sad and I feel like I've been sitting back watching it unfold for a looong time now! Someone needs to intervene for the sake of this family.
Amy~
Paige, Austin & Hailee - 8yrs
10/29/98 34w1d
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bsebllmom9
Sun Feb-25-07 10:19 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1940 posts
#258448, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Glad I'm not the only one that has been thinking this for a looooong time...Even had a private discussion about this with someone else, wondering the same thing...
I hope she gets the help, but I think if she sees this thread, she may never return here...
Hopefully TC moderators or whoever can get in contact with her in real life and if they know enough information about her or her husband, can get some real life help for her and her kids...ultimately they will be the one to suffer in all this...
Michelle
Ty~1-2-91~ 16
Steph~11-19-92~ 14
Ayden, Ryley, Dylan~33wk2d~11-16-04~ 2
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/aydenryleydylan/
http://www.walkamerica.org/stuckeytriplets
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kylamel
Sun Feb-25-07 11:18 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1424 posts
#258459, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 27
I recall discussing this w/a member here. Everyone wants to be "politically correct" because, heck, this is the internet and we dont really "know" these people.
There are SEVERAL posters who constantly have drama, drama, drama going on and it is so outrageous sometimes that I just tune them out or dont even look posts started by them. I know that some drama is legit, but several of us can spot the "attention seekers" right away.
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fivenelli
Sun Feb-25-07 10:29 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
179 posts
#258451, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Thank you, Tasha! It has been driving me crazy for a while now. While I am sorry for the circumstances that have driven this person to the state she is in, it pains me to see her prey on the good nature of the people on this board.
I hope that she can get some help and stop distracting from other issues on the board.
Jeanne
Mommy to Frank, Grace & Sarah 1/18/02
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albentrip
Sun Feb-25-07 11:21 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
209 posts
#258460, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Sun Feb-25-07 11:22 AM by albentrip
I've always given her the benefit of the doubt when I've read her posts. I think she's real but has other problems than the ones she writes about. I just hope she gets whatever kind of help she needs.
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madmolly
Sun Feb-25-07 11:33 AM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
1180 posts
#258461, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Okay, okay...enough! Good grief! Now, it's just mob mentality taking out the weakest link. Maybe I am just the root-for-the-under-dog kinda person, but we've gone way beyond intervention and now it's just plain mean.
I have my days that are awful, where nothing seems to go right. Let me see if I can match her drama with my own:
My whole house just got over the stomach flu which I managed on my own as DH was traveling to GA for the week. And I did it with a broken arm in a cast that goes up to my elbow. And my son was just perscribed a mediacation for his asthma that doesn't have a generic form and it's costing me an arm and a leg without healh insurance. And my husband maybe relocating in June. And I am fighting a battle with my ex husband over the spring break visitation with my older children. And I just had the triplets b-day party (a month late) where I found out that my BIL got back together with a woman (and I use that term loosely) whom I hate and he doesn't care what the rest of us think. AND...okay, that's all my current drama.
So, do I get to join the ranks of Munchausen by Internet? I got drama. I come here to vent some of it, cause I hope someone else will understand. Okay, I am ready for my label!!!
Michelle: my tired, been alone for too many days, bored, I-have-a-ton-of-stuff-to-bring-your-way-and-will-do-so-when-my-husband-gets-off-his-dime, thanks-for-buying-my-book-but-never-giving-me-an-honestly-brutal-review friend, I think your great! LOL! My husband is bringing a truck load of crap your way on Tuesday. If you're not around, he'll just drop it on the other side of the front gate.
Jen: Serously, their is know need for you to bashe people jsut cuze there grammor and spellin' ain't so hot. I meen cum on, are any of us that purfect? Give me a brake. It's jsut so vary unfare of you to pass jugdement on others for there inabelity to keep there words strait and there fingars on the corrext keys! (Wow, you can't tell, but I think I am so freakin' funny! As long as I can amuse myself, right? LOL!)
Lea
bgg 1/22/06 @ 28.3 weeks
g 6/04 @ 34 weeks
g 7/99
g 6/97
www.thewaywardstork.com
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MSTAR
Sun Feb-25-07 11:52 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
774 posts
#258467, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 32
Okay it's true. You equal if not surpass momoftreasures in the drama department. My bad! You are correct. We are mean. (I've been mean for years though, LOL!)
I'll still be home on Tuesday, so that works for me!
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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madmolly
Sun Feb-25-07 12:02 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
1180 posts
#258473, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 34
Sun Feb-25-07 12:31 PM by madmolly
Thank you very much! I take my label and wear it proudly!
I'll push him on Tuesday then. He is attempting to match my drama with crap about how far out of the way it is and what meetings he has that day, blah, blah, blah... Can I get a drama label for him too? LOL!
Lea
bgg 1/22/06 @ 28.3 weeks
g 6/04 @ 34 weeks
g 7/99
g 6/97
www.thewaywardstork.com
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MSTAR
Sun Feb-25-07 12:32 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
774 posts
#258480, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 37
Hey, we tried to get rid of you years ago, but you just kept hanging around!!!! (Remember all that drama?)
Tell your DH to stop complaing and get his sorry butt over here. That triplet mom NEEDS the stroller, like yesterday! LOL!
Okay this thread really is getting out of control and I imagine it'll be yanked shortly!
Michele
Sarah, Gregory, Amanda
born 1/22/04 at 35w1d
Our surprise baby Austin born 06/15/2005
www.fourtimesthefun.blogspot.com
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madmolly
Sun Feb-25-07 12:45 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
1180 posts
#258490, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 42
Now that was drama! I was the TC outcast who deserved to have my children taken away by CPS as I was recklessly driving 5 hours to receive care for my fake triplet pregnancy and encouraging the same dangerous behavior in innocent, unsuspecting *real* TC moms! LOL!
Actually, I don't really have triplets. I am a 55 year old lonely man, who's wife left me cause my hairline is running away from my face and viagra failed me. Oh, did I mention that my wife left me for my brother and took my dog with her? And, if that wasn't bad enough, this all happened during a hurricane and a tree fell on my house. I am too young for social security and too old to pull a hot chick with money! Oh the woes I have!
I gots me some drama! I am the keng of drama, babby! momoftreasures, humbble thyself! You can't tutch this!
(Uh-oh, I just flopped the nuts!)
Lea
bgg 1/22/06 @ 28.3 weeks
g 6/04 @ 34 weeks
g 7/99
g 6/97
www.thewaywardstork.com
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jonib
Sun Feb-25-07 12:53 PM
Member since Oct 11th 2005
135 posts
#258492, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 46
madmolly I guess we'll be seeing you walking into the Dateline predator series where you will meet Ketih Hanson (hottie!)
where do I need to go to find nut flopping??? I have obviously missed it!
Jonib
mom to
Abby
Andy
Caroline
33 weeks 11/20/05
Rhett 9
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kylamel
Sun Feb-25-07 11:57 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1424 posts
#258470, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 32
I dont think that anyone is bashing. I guess there are many of us who behind the scenes question her and some other member's posts and feel comfortable agreeing.
EVERYONE has drama in their lives to some degree. I think we can all agree on that. Venting is great, and a wonderful way to release anxiety, etc. and move on, but some posts start of bad and then escalate to unbelievable situations... therein begins the doubt.
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madmolly
Sun Feb-25-07 12:24 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
1180 posts
#258478, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 36
"Flopped the nuts"?
That is going to be my new saying! LOL! I love it!!! I am truly going to use that every opportunity I get!
I am replacing "Dude, I crapped the bed" with "Dude, I flopped the nuts!"
LMAO!!
God, I'm hysterical! (okay...obnoxious too, but mostly hysterical!)
Lea
bgg 1/22/06 @ 28.3 weeks
g 6/04 @ 34 weeks
g 7/99
g 6/97
www.thewaywardstork.com
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ShanAZ
Sun Feb-25-07 12:03 PM
Member since Oct 11th 2005
611 posts
#258474, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 32
Ha ha ha. I'll see your drama and raise you.
Let's see....DH problems, which are getting better. Kids have been sick since November where I got Thanksgiving called off. My disabled mother moved in with me. My single mom sister got her tires slashed and was about to get kicked out of her apartment and there was nothing I could do. I am currently in a battle with my ex husband, which I have never mentioned here about our older son, whom I've also never mentioned here about child support. We have been fighting for years over custody, but my son who is now almost 16 wants to be with his father and my ex wants me to pay him child support. We don't have a pot to you know. DH lost his job in July and had to take a lesser paying job for a while which caused us to get further behind. We paid all our December bills with a credit card. Our septic backed up in December and cost us another $350 that we didn't have. I had to buy my son's christmas plane ticket for $500 that we did not have. We have no medical insurance either. I haven't even had a followup exam after the girls were born to see if everything worked out o.k. down there. My papaw is currently in the hospital with congestive heart failure. My great aunt is nuts and driving my mother nuts because she can't understand why my mother can't live with and take care of her, so in turn my mother gets more depressed and stressed out each day. My son will be 16 in April, a big birthday that will go by with nothing special from mom.
And this is just a brief glance of my life from Sep-Now. I can't imagine what the rest of the year holds.
This is generally a supportive forum. I would hope that it's a place where a HOM can vent. And when it rains it usually does pour. Some of us may not have enough outlets and have to pour everything out here.
ggg, 25 weekers
Nov, 2005
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jonib
Sun Feb-25-07 12:05 PM
Member since Oct 11th 2005
135 posts
#258475, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 32
Lea,
Your so meen! even i no that just cuz you dont never right purfek, dont meen u cant be a briliant nurs. i no lots of nurses that aint reel good righters but made it thru all that schoolin.
Your label is "Comedian via internet"
I obviously think I am as funny as you...I've never even heard of Munchausen by internet...but if it adds some drama to my life I SAY BRING IT!! I LOVE reading about those suffering beyond repair without ever seeming to get their heads above water. I only seem to post if I need help anyway as I don't feel like I have much to offer other than an opinion.
...why do you think I can't stay away from the Anna Nicole media train wreck!! I think I need an intervention to keep me from tuning in to the latest on the paternity legal filings!!!
Joni
Jonib
mom to
Abby
Andy
Caroline
33 weeks 11/20/05
Rhett 9
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madmolly
Sun Feb-25-07 12:19 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
1180 posts
#258477, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 39
Oh Anna!! That's a butt load of drama!!! What a story! Did they find out the paternity yet? It's gonna be that loser, no name guy. Did Howard kill Daniel? Is mom just trailer trash who needs to go back to Texas and write a book about her 15 mins of fame? Can we bury the freakin' body already? Oh my head is swimming with Anna drama!!! LOL!
(Joni, your post maid me laugf owt loud! I think you is preety funnie, my frend!)
Lea
bgg 1/22/06 @ 28.3 weeks
g 6/04 @ 34 weeks
g 7/99
g 6/97
www.thewaywardstork.com
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Jan77
Sun Feb-25-07 11:54 AM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
244 posts
#258468, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Who are we to call her out like this? If you read on the "About Us" page of Triplet Connection it says...
The Triplet Connection "A Network of Caring and Sharing for Multiple-birth Families"
So she is not allowed to share? So what if she just needs sympathy? If she does have triplets then she is just as entitled as the rest of us. This thread is ridiculous and should never have been made public especially since a lot of you seem to believe that she truly does have triplets.
Jana
GBG Born August 5, 2005
31 Weeks
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jonib
Sun Feb-25-07 12:36 PM
Member since Oct 11th 2005
135 posts
#258483, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Last I heard Anna Nicoles body is not doing as well being preserved as James Brown's is...MAYBE the boyfriend (Birkhardt?)is James Browns wifes baby daddy???? THINK of the headlines...
I come here for drama and I WANT DRAMA....
actually kiddos are taking an extra long nap...dh at the grocery and I HAVE to rip myself away from ANS headlines...it's going to get embarassing shortly! plus I have a wee headache from that last dirty martini I had on date night last night...btw..not looking for sympathy from anyone so don't label me a faker
Jonib
mom to
Abby
Andy
Caroline
33 weeks 11/20/05
Rhett 9
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tiara312
Sun Feb-25-07 12:40 PM
Member since Aug 08th 2006
233 posts
#258484, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Sun Feb-25-07 01:06 PM by tiara312
This is why I don't post much anymore. I have nothing but one bad thing happening to me after another. I have been deemed not worthy of TC because I only have 2 breathing. This is why I don't post. I am sorry but this really hurt my feelings so I can only imagine what she is feeling like. I could care less about what bottles to use or what diaper is better. How many strollers do you need or if breastfeeding is best. My kids are almost 3 so I can't even tell you about how to get them to poop in the potty because I never had any issues. But I can lend an ear and an encouraging word when you need it. My issues are with life itself. I just really hate the fact that we can't all hug one another when we need a hug instead of becomeing judge and jury. In one year I have had my lights and heat turned off, car broke down, trust issues with dh, roof falling in, dd school I can't afford, an unexpected pregancy, a misscarriage, and now more issues with dh. I have had to worry about how I am going to feed my kids and if Santa was going to make it this year. Does that make me a sick person. Why do we feel like she is sick because she has drama. Even if it is a lot of drama and I know it is because I have been here for a year and have seen the drama but I just try and listen and give advise. I just don't get it. Flame me all you want I am really use to it.
Gerri
Makenzie 5.5
Charles and Charley 2.5
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alimae
Sun Feb-25-07 12:48 PM
Member since Oct 13th 2006
31 posts
#258491, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 44
It seems that everyone in this thread enjoys a little drama, otherwise why would you be engaging. It is not OK to call someone out if it is not necessary. I do not think it is. Simply ignore the posts. I have been troubled by a couple of posts recently, this being one of them. The other was the post that felt it necessary to "call someone out" for having the nerve to identify her tripets as spontaneous. Any post that attacks or alienates another MOM is not appropriate. Yes, this does feel like high school. We should all focus on what we have in common rather than our differences. That is what has brought us together in the first place.
Alice
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tripplefun
Sun Feb-25-07 01:23 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
733 posts
#258504, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
Ok, im just gonna throw this out there, for instance, madmolly posts a vent about her day/days, her post is also positive along with the negative even though its a vent AND she also posts about other topics, throughout the week. There is nothing wrong with venting, but my thought on this is, is it ok/normal to post every single negative minute of every day here, rarely respond to other posts and rarely take positive advice.
I have spoke to the person this topic is about in emails several times, trying to help her boost her self esteem, talking to her positively, trying to get her to think positive and relax about things. Amy is not a bad person, but if she cannot deal with daily life on her own while DH is gone i feel that can be a problem. I understand she is home alone with 4 kids most days as is alot of other moms here while there DH's work out of town or state for days or weeks, my point is i guess is that none of those stated above post the minute by minute drama for each and every day, with nothing ever being positive.
Its hard to talk to someone when they will not take positive advice.
Dont mean to offend you Lea, but truly you could/do have as much drama and bad days, yet we dont get an entire negative play by play day or week out of you with no other responses to other posts and with no positive posts.
Hope I didnt offend anyone here. Sorry if i did
If im notunderstanding this please tell me but that is my take on this.
Sandy, mom to
Matt just turned 18, It cant be, my baby cannot be 18 already!
We just had a birthday
Sydney 7
Morgan 7
Cade 7
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jonib
Sun Feb-25-07 01:27 PM
Member since Oct 11th 2005
135 posts
#258507, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 52
I typed all this great stuff in the original thread but it is not showing up...I'll try to recreate my brilliance.
Faker, not faker, drama queen, whatever. I feel the need to come to your defense and the defense of the "mob mentality". The issue at hand appears to be that we come here for support from people we don't really know. Most of us (hopefully) have another "live" not virtual support system in place. If not, then you are correct in wondering if outside assistance is needed for the continued string of dramatic situations.
Most of us come here freely, on our own accord and feel free to vent or moan whatever the crisis du jour...however, we tend to come back with a "Thanks for the support, all is well". If the types of crisis that arise continue to go on and on and on...questions of validity will follow.
I'll follow the advice I give my 9 year old, ignore the behavior you don't want to encourage.
Re: making fun of grammar and typos, there is a difference between "email speak" (note the use of all my....)and just absolute flat out inability to communicate which was one of the questions re: all of the crisis while attending school...
btw...if there is a clique why am I not aware of this and why am I not in it??
Jonib
mom to
Abby
Andy
Caroline
33 weeks 11/20/05
Rhett 9
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madmolly
Sun Feb-25-07 01:44 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
1180 posts
#258513, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 53
Oh! Oh! I want to be in the click too!!! Come on....let me in!!!
Lea
bgg 1/22/06 @ 28.3 weeks
g 6/04 @ 34 weeks
g 7/99
g 6/97
www.thewaywardstork.com
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jonib
Sun Feb-25-07 01:47 PM
Member since Oct 11th 2005
135 posts
#258514, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 55
I'm creating my own clique or "clike" your preference. It is the "I can't get enough of Anna Nicole coverage" If you would like to join just tell your husband you are very busy at the computer doing work related activities or "research" while you furiously read everything as fast as your computer can download about ANS!
Jonib
mom to
Abby
Andy
Caroline
33 weeks 11/20/05
Rhett 9
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madmolly
Sun Feb-25-07 01:51 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
1180 posts
#258516, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 56
Oh yeah, I am sooo in!
Count me as the "I can't get enough of Anna Nicole coverage" clike (lol) member number two!
(And, I might just be really offended if I get stripped of my drama title. So, I must maintain that status inside of our clike!)
Lea
bgg 1/22/06 @ 28.3 weeks
g 6/04 @ 34 weeks
g 7/99
g 6/97
www.thewaywardstork.com
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tripplefun
Sun Feb-25-07 01:53 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
733 posts
#258518, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 56
I am currently using the old slow computer so I can watch court tv, msnbc and cnn so that I do not miss anything because this is the only computer that is in a room with a TV!! I heard late last night there would be some decisions announced today. lol
Ive been addicted for the last 2 weeks, however im tired of hearing about brittany!
Can I join ur click please?
Sandy, mom to
Matt just turned 18, It cant be, my baby cannot be 18 already!
We just had a birthday
Sydney 7
Morgan 7
Cade 7
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madmolly
Sun Feb-25-07 01:55 PM
Member since Oct 07th 2005
1180 posts
#258520, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 58
Counting you as the "I can't get enough of Anna Nicole coverage" clike member number three! Welcome to the club!
(Brittany is soooo yesterday!)
Lea
bgg 1/22/06 @ 28.3 weeks
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tripletots98
Sun Feb-25-07 01:57 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1101 posts
#258523, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 58
Sun Feb-25-07 02:04 PM by tripletots98
ANS addict here too....let's start our own forum to discuss all the yummy details of this case
OMG-I recorded the trial from Thursday so I could go shopping & not miss all the testimony, sad, sad life! My life that is !!!
Amy~
Paige, Austin & Hailee - 8yrs
10/29/98 34w1d
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tripplefun
Sun Feb-25-07 02:01 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
733 posts
#258524, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 60
Addict!!!
Sandy, mom to
Matt just turned 18, It cant be, my baby cannot be 18 already!
We just had a birthday
Sydney 7
Morgan 7
Cade 7
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tripplefun
Sun Feb-25-07 02:09 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
733 posts
#258529, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 60
Ok, that makes 4! kuwl beenz!
Sandy, mom to
Matt just turned 18, It cant be, my baby cannot be 18 already!
We just had a birthday
Sydney 7
Morgan 7
Cade 7
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joytimesthree
Sun Feb-25-07 02:12 PM
Member since Jul 19th 2005
859 posts
#258531, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 0
I'm going to respond directly to your post because I think you honestly had good intentions. Then the mob took over and it went downhill fast.
I think if you earnestly believe a member here (and it's soooo not cool that her name came tumbling after) has an emotional problem that is impacting the entire group negatively, then I do think it's OK to call them on it. But here is where I differ from the majority of the posters. I think that calling needs to be done privately and in the spirit of concern. What has happened here is just awful. If this is someone who has legitimate issues and is teetering on the brink of doing anything harmful...this thread may very well push her over the edge. And shame on any of us who had even the smallest thing to do with that. Who are we to decide what the limit on allowable drama is? Maybe we're the only people in her life. That's heart-breaking...especially since we've collectively turned our back on her.
There are several folks here who annoy me with their posts. But I just ignore those posts because I figure there are some of mine that annoy others as well. When a large group of people from various backgrounds comes together like this...it's bound to happen.
I sincerely hope the member you feel has a problem is able to find someone more compassionate than many of the TC members here to help her. And I pray our cruelty doesn't push her too far.
Monica
By the way, do we really want to critique grammar and spelling here? Is that what we're here for? And if we do...it's "clique" not "click."
Our greatest gifts...
Sophia (6lbs 13oz), Samuel (4lbs 7oz), & William (5lb 13oz) born on January 21, 2005 at 36 weeks.
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tripplefun
Sun Feb-25-07 02:16 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
733 posts
#258533, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 64
click has always worked for me, and I did graduate and have 2 degrees!
Sandy, mom to
Matt just turned 18, It cant be, my baby cannot be 18 already!
We just had a birthday
Sydney 7
Morgan 7
Cade 7
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tripletots98
Sun Feb-25-07 02:17 PM
Member since Jul 18th 2005
1101 posts
#258534, "RE: Munchausen by Internet???"
In response to Reply # 65
LMAO-"Click-Click"!
Amy~
Paige, Austin & Hailee - 8yrs
10/29/98 34w1d
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