# Very Bad News

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [April 30, 2002, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529 "2002-04-30T19:02:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![sandalfeet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@sandalfeet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandalfeet)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/41 "2002-05-01T00:46:23Z")

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so sorry to hear of your loss. may buddha smile upon you in your time of need.  
om mani padme hum

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**Author:** ![Primaflora](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/898d66/32.png) [@Primaflora](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Primaflora)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/42 "2002-05-01T01:12:09Z")

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damn ☹

it just ain’t fair at times, it just sucks, this whole pregnancy loss thing. I don’t like it, I don’t like it at all. Every baby should be a wanted baby and damn it they all should come to term safely and pleasantly.

I’m so sorry for your loss {{{{{{{hugs to all of you}}}}}}}}

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**Author:** ![Girlbysea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Girlbysea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Girlbysea)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/43 "2002-05-01T01:20:04Z")

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I’m so very sorry Tater… Tight hugs and joined tears…

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**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/44 "2002-05-01T01:24:42Z")

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I don’t know what to say.  
☹  
If it helps to talk about it, e-mail me, & I’ll send you my phone #.

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**Author:** ![Nacho4Sara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Nacho4Sara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nacho4Sara)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/45 "2002-05-01T01:29:27Z")

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**Tatertot** and **damhna** , I am truly sorry for you loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and if you need _anything_, please e-mail me.

{{{{{Tater & Damhna}}}}}

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**Author:** ![Buck\_The\_Diver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Buck\_The\_Diver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_The_Diver)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/46 "2002-05-01T01:43:52Z")

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I also offer my condolences. I’m truly sorry for your loss.

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**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/47 "2002-05-01T01:45:47Z")

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I am so very sorry that you are having to go through this, Tracy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Much Love,

Cheri

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**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/48 "2002-05-01T02:02:21Z")

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I am very sorry, Tater. My thoughts are with you.

Jim

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**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/49 "2002-05-01T02:08:36Z")

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[\*o/` Would you hold my hand If I saw you in heaven Would you help me stand If I saw you in heaven I'll find my way, through night and day Cause I know I just can't stay Here in heaven o/` \*](http://www.heavenschildren.co.uk/)

I’m so, so sorry, **tater**. I started posting after you tapered off, so I don’t know you very well, but please accept my condolences.

{{{ **taterto** }}} {{{ **Damhna** }}}

jayjay

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**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/50 "2002-05-01T02:10:10Z")

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can’t imagine how you are both feeling just now. My prayers will go up for you both.

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**Author:** ![gorkamorka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/87869e/32.png) [@gorkamorka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gorkamorka)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/51 "2002-05-01T02:37:27Z")

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☹

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**Author:** ![TN\_hippie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/858c86/32.png) [@TN\_hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TN_hippie)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/52 "2002-05-01T02:42:15Z")

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Peace be with you and the soul of your child.

Serenity,  
TN\*hippie

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**Author:** ![Qwisp](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qwisp/32/397_2.png) [@Qwisp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qwisp)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/53 "2002-05-01T02:47:22Z")

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I am very, very sorry for your loss.

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**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/54 "2002-05-01T02:51:39Z")

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Ook! That’s tough **tater** and **Damnha**. My heart goes out to you.

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**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/55 "2002-05-01T03:07:44Z")

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{{tatertot & Damnha}}

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**Author:** ![mmm.forbidden\_doughnut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e68b1a/32.png) [@mmm.forbidden\_doughnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mmm.forbidden_doughnut)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/56 "2002-05-01T03:08:56Z")

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I’m crushed with sorrow for you. There’s nothing worse.

mmm…

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**Author:** ![NotWithoutRage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/22d042/32.png) [@NotWithoutRage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NotWithoutRage)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/57 "2002-05-01T03:36:14Z")

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**tater** and **Damnha,**

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find some peace.

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**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/58 "2002-05-01T03:50:06Z")

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**tatertot** and **Damnha** :

There are no words to say. Kathy and I echo everyone elses feelings when we say “We’re so sorry.”.

Many loving feelings are coming your way from many people tonight. Take solace in them.

Ric

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**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/59 "2002-05-01T04:00:43Z")

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> [@](#):
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> \*Originally posted by Tattva \*  
> \*\*☹
> 
> The **tatertottot** is probably playing with [Patches](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=112317) right now. \*\*

Ohhh tatertot… having just lost my furry four legged baby, I know closely how you must feel. Words are just not sufficient to comfort you when you have lost someone so dear, especially a human child, but I am truly sorry and you have my deepest sympathy. I hope your baby IS playing with my Patches right now. I’m sure Patches would be happy to knead his belly and purr for him.

[sub]Pets are people too![/sub]

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**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2002, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-bad-news/106529/60 "2002-05-01T04:10:00Z")

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I’m sorry, **Tater**.

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